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N/A N=19 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Avastin for PDR (Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy)

Retinal Detachment · Diabetic Retinopathy

Enrolled (actual)
19
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: The Effect of an Anti-VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) Agent, Bevacizumab, on Levels of Vitreous and Aqueous Growth Factor Levels (pg/mL) in Eyes With Traction Retinal Detachment Due to PDR — 0; 373; 13; 0 pg/mL

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Avastin (bevacizumab) (Drug); Sham injection (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Southern California
Primary completion
Jul 2011

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
The Effect of an Anti-VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) Agent, Bevacizumab, on Levels of Vitreous and Aqueous Growth Factor Levels (pg/mL) in Eyes With Traction Retinal Detachment Due to PDR
0; 373; 13; 0
SECONDARY
Whether Intra- and Post-operative Complications Are Decreased in Eyes Given Pre-operative Adjunctive Bevacizumab in Eyes Undergoing Proliferative Form of Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) Surgery.
1; 1; 0; 1; 0; 2
SECONDARY
Improvement of Visual Outcomes in Patients Given Pre-operative Adjunctive Bevacizumab in Eyes Undergoing PDR Surgery.
-0.18; 0

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of anti-VEGF drug (Avastin) adminstration in eyes prior to surgical treatment for Traction retinal detachment (TRD) in patients with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Active fibrovascular proliferation due to PDR with TRD given pre-operative clearance for pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and TRD repair.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Dense vitreous hemorrhage
  • Inability to follow-up for surgery within 3-7 days after intravitreal injection
  • History of stroke, thromboembolic event, or heart attack within the last 6 months
  • Less than 18 years of age
  • Pregnancy
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01270542). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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