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RFB002

Phase 2

Diabetic Macular Edema | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Mar 3, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment83

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

RFB002 · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00901186Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab (Intravitreal Injections) Versus Laser Treatment in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular EdemaDiabetic Macular Edema
COMPLETED83 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab (Intravitreal Injections) Versus Laser Treatment in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular Edema
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean Change From Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA)
Baseline, 12 months

Visual acuity (VA) was assessed on the study eye during every study visit using best correction determined from protocol refraction. VA measurements were performed with the patient in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like visual acuity testing charts at a testing distance of 4 meters.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Improvement in BCVA
12 months
Evolution of Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA by Study Visit
Baseline, Months 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Percentage of Participants With VA > 73 Letters With Ranibizumab (0.5 mg) vs Laser.
12 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
RFB002EXPERIMENTALRFB002 0.5 mg was administered to the study eye with a single monthly intravitreal injection on day 1, day 30 and day 60. After day 90, if stable vision was not achieved, a monthly injection of RFB002 0.5 mg was administered until stable vision was achieved.
Laser photocoagulationACTIVE_COMPARATORAt least one treatment of laser photocoagulation was applied on day 1. The maximum number of laser photocoagulation treatments was 4.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
RFB002DRUG0.5 mg
Laser photocoagulationPROCEDURE -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites17

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diabetes mellitus 1 or 2, HbA1c \< 11.0%, With: Clinically significant Diabetic Macular Edema in at least one eye. 2. Previous treatment with macular photocoagulation only should be considered if the investigator believes that the study eye may possibly benefit from additiona...

Countries:Spain
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Frequently asked questions about RFB002

What is RFB002 used for?

RFB002 is an investigational small molecule being developed for diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes visual impairment due to fluid buildup in the macula of the eye. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes RFB002?

RFB002 is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is in Phase 2 clinical development for diabetic macular edema.

What phase is RFB002 in?

RFB002 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. One Phase 2 clinical trial for the drug has been completed.

What clinical trials is RFB002 in?

RFB002 has one completed clinical trial, identified as NCT00901186. This Phase 2 study evaluated the efficacy and safety of ranibizumab intravitreal injections versus laser treatment in patients with visual impairment due to diabetic macular edema. The trial enrolled 83 participants in Spain.

Is RFB002 the same as ranibizumab?

RFB002 is not the same as ranibizumab. The completed clinical trial NCT00901186 compared ranibizumab intravitreal injections against laser treatment in patients with diabetic macular edema. RFB002 is a separate investigational small molecule being developed by Novartis.