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verteporfin

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Choroidal Neovascularization | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Atlantic International Corp.|Last Updated: Jul 10, 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment41

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Clinical trial landscape

verteporfin · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT00570193Photodynamic and Pharmacologic Treatment of CNVChoroidal Neovascularization
COMPLETED41 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Photodynamic and Pharmacologic Treatment of CNV
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Visual change
18 months

Secondary Endpoints

Frequency of treatment
18 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
IEXPERIMENTALCombined treatment with verteporfin (Visudyne) and ranibizumab (Lucentis)
IIEXPERIMENTALTreatment with ranibizumab (Lucentis)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
verteporfin (Visudyne)DRUGVerteporfin (Visudyne) 6 mg/m2 at 300mW/cm2 given on week O and then at week 5, given as indicated per protocol; ranibizumab (Lucentis) 0.3 mg given at week 1
ranibizumab (Lucentis)DRUGranibizumab (Lucentis) 0.3 mg on weeks 1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33\&37 per study protocol
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Eligibility Criteria

SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * All previously untreated CNV secondary to MD

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Frequently asked questions about verteporfin

What is verteporfin used for?

Verteporfin is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Choroidal Neovascularization, a condition associated with macular degeneration. It is in Phase 1 clinical development for this ophthalmic indication.

What does verteporfin target?

Verteporfin is a small molecule used in photodynamic therapy. It is activated by light to produce a therapeutic effect on abnormal blood vessels in the eye, specifically targeting Choroidal Neovascularization.

Who makes verteporfin?

Verteporfin is being developed by Atlantic International Corp., a company traded under the ticker ATLN. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug for Choroidal Neovascularization.

What phase is verteporfin in?

Verteporfin is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 1 trial has been completed to assess its safety and efficacy.

What clinical trials is verteporfin in?

Verteporfin has one completed clinical trial, NCT00570193, titled 'Photodynamic and Pharmacologic Treatment of CNV'. This Phase 1 study enrolled 41 participants with Choroidal Neovascularization and Macular Degeneration.

Is verteporfin the same as Visudyne?

Verteporfin is the generic name for the drug also known as Visudyne. It is being studied for Choroidal Neovascularization, and the completed trial NCT00570193 evaluated its use in this condition.