DDS-25 Gauge in Patients With Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of an intravitreal implant of dexamethasone (DDS-25) for the treatment of macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 1/Phase 2 |
Detailed Description
Evaluate the effects on visual acuity, electroretinography, fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography in 10 patients with macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion undergoing intravitreal injection of implant of dexamethasone (DDS-25).
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: DDS-25 Intravitreal injection of DDS-25(Dexamethasone drug delivery system ) |
Device: Dexamethasone drug delivery system (DDS-25)
350 mg Dexamethasone posterior segment drug delivery system (DDS-25) injection into the vitreous cavity at baseline
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) [Day 0 - Day 180]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Change in central foveal thickness at 48 weeks [1 day to 48 weeks]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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18 years of age or older with macular edema resulting from retinal vein occlusion
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Decrease in visual acuity in at least one eye as a result of macular edema (20/50 or worse)
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Visual acuity in other eye no worse than 20/200
Exclusion Criteria:
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Known anticipated need for ocular surgery within next 12 months
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History of glaucoma or current high eye pressure requiring more than 1 medication
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Diabetic retinopathy
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Uncontrolled systemic disease
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Known steroid-responder
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Use of systemic steroids
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Use of warfarin/heparin
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Centro de Pesquisa Rubens Siqueira | Sao Jose do Rio Preto | SP | Brazil | 15010-100 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Centro de Pesquisa Rubens Siqueira
- University of Sao Paulo
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Rubens C Siqueira, MD,PhD, Centro de Pesquisa Rubens Siqueira
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- Bramets-01