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Octreotide in Microspheres

Phase 3

Diabetic Retinopathy | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Nov 17, 2011

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment895

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Octreotide in Microspheres · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 2
NCT00130845Octreotide Acetate in Microspheres in Patients With Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic Retinopathy
COMPLETED312 Analytics
NCT00131144Octreotide Acetate in Microspheres in Patients With Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic Retinopathy
COMPLETED583 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Octreotide Acetate in Microspheres in Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic RetinopathyUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Octreotide Acetate in Microspheres in Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic RetinopathyUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

time to progression of diabetic retinopathy

Secondary Endpoints

time to development or progression of macular edema,
time to moderate vision loss
time to development or progression of macular edema, and
Baseline through end of study
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Octreotide Acetate in MicrospheresEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Octreotide Acetate in Microspheres 20 mgEXPERIMENTAL20 mg will be administered im once every 4 weeks
Octreotide Acetate in Microspheres 30 mgEXPERIMENTAL30 mg will be administered im once every 4 weeks

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Octreotide Acetate in MicrospheresDRUG -
PlaceboDRUG -
Octreotide Acetate in Microspheres 20 mgDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus * Moderately severe or severe NPDR or mild PDR in at least one eye: * with an Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) visual score of \> 35 letters; and * not previously treated with scatter photocoagul...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Octreotide in Microspheres

What is Octreotide in Microspheres used for?

Octreotide in Microspheres is an investigational small molecule being developed for diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It is administered as microspheres, a formulation designed to release the drug slowly over time. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

Who makes Octreotide in Microspheres?

Octreotide in Microspheres is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

What phase is Octreotide in Microspheres in?

Octreotide in Microspheres is in Phase 3 clinical development for diabetic retinopathy. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. Two Phase 3 trials have been completed, but the drug remains under investigation and is not yet available commercially.

What clinical trials is Octreotide in Microspheres in?

Octreotide in Microspheres has been studied in two completed Phase 3 clinical trials: NCT00130845, which enrolled 312 patients, and NCT00131144, which enrolled 583 patients. Both trials were conducted in the United States and included adult patients with diabetic retinopathy. The trials were randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

How does Octreotide in Microspheres work?

Octreotide in Microspheres is a small molecule that works by mimicking the action of somatostatin, a hormone that inhibits the release of growth hormone and other factors. In diabetic retinopathy, this mechanism is thought to reduce abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, although the exact pathway is not fully detailed in the available information.