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Ranibizumab

Phase 3

Diabetic Macular Edema | Small molecule | Other |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Feb 1, 2019

Success Probability
Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
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Market & Valuation
rNPV $3.2B
Market Size $9.4B
Revenue Basis $1.6B
Competitors 6
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Trial Design
RandomizedDouble-BlindSHAM_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials6
Total Enrollment1,890
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (6)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT02259088A 12-month, Randomized, Efficacy and Safety Study of 0.5 mg Ranibizumab vs Laser in Chinese Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) PatientsPHASE3 COMPLETED 384Nov 5, 2014Jan 17, 2017Feb 1, 201928 China
NCT01171976Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab in Two "Treat and Extend" Treatment Algorithms Versus Ranibizumab As Needed in Patients With Macular Edema and Visual Impairment Secondary to Diabetes MellitusPHASE3 COMPLETED 373Sep 1, 2010Apr 1, 2013Sep 15, 201468 Belgium, Czechia +11
NCT01135914Safety, Efficacy and Cost-efficacy of Ranibizumab (Monotherapy or Combination With Laser) in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)PHASE3 COMPLETED 241Jul 1, 2010Mar 1, 2013Oct 23, 201420 Canada
NCT00989989Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab (Intravitreal Injections) in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular EdemaPHASE3 COMPLETED 396Sep 1, 2009Aug 1, 2011Oct 18, 201235 China, Hong Kong +4
NCT00687804A 12 Month Core Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab (Intravitreal Injections) in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular Edema and a 24 Month Open-label Extension StudyPHASE3 COMPLETED 345May 1, 2008Jan 1, 2012Apr 1, 201313 Australia, Belgium +11
NCT00284050Safety and Efficacy of Ranibizumab in Diabetic Macular Edema With Center InvolvementPHASE2 COMPLETED 151Oct 1, 2005Jun 1, 2008Feb 24, 20111 Switzerland
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Mean Average Change From Baseline in Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Letters) to Month 1 Through 12
Baseline, Monthly from Month 1 through Month 12

Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. Twelve monthly BCVA values were averaged \[(Month1+Month2+...+Month12)/12\], and the baseline BCVA value was subtracted from the average. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.

Visual Acuity of the Study Eye: Average Change From Baseline to Month 1 Through Month 12
Baseline to Month 12

Visual acuity was assessed at every study visit for the study eye using best correction determined from protocol refraction. The BCVA measurements were taken in a sitting position using ETDRS-like VA testing charts at a starting distance of 4 meters.

Mean Change From Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity- (BCVA) at Month 12
Baseline and 12 months

Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letters was measured using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (EDTRS)-like chart while participants were in a sitting position at a testing distance of 4 meters. The range of BCVA (EDTRS) is 0 to 100 letters. A positive change from baseline of BCVA indicates improvement.

Average Change From Baseline of Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) Over 12 Months (From Month 1 to Month 12 Compared to Baseline)
12 months

Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letters was measured using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (EDTRS)-like chart while participants were in a sitting position at a testing distance of 4 meters. The range of EDTRS is 0 to 100 letters. A positive average change from baseline of BCVA indicates improvement.

Core Study: Difference Between the Baseline Level of Visual Acuity (Letters) of the Study Eye and the Mean Visual Acuity Averaged Over All Monthly Post-baseline Assessments From Month 1 to Month 12
Baseline through the end of study (Month 12)

Visual acuity (VA) was assessed on both eyes during every study visit using best correction determined from protocol refraction. VA measurements (number of letters correctly identified) 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.

Extension Study: Percentage of Participants With Ocular Adverse Events (AEs) in the Study Eye in the 24 Month Extension Study
Extension baseline (Month 12 -end of core study) to Month 36 (end of extension study) [24 Months]

Participants with ocular (occurring in the eye) serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-serious AEs in the study eye. The study eye is the eye that received the treatment. AEs are the appearance or worsening of any undesirable sign, symptom, or medical condition occurring after starting the study drug even if the event is not considered to be related to study drug. A serious adverse event is defined as an event that is fatal or life-threatening, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, constitutes a congenital anomaly/birth defect, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization or is medically significant. Additional information about adverse events can be found in the Adverse Event section.

Extension Study: Percentage of Participants With Non-Ocular Adverse Events (AEs) in the 24 Month Extension Study
Extension baseline (Month 12 -end of core study) to Month 36 (end of extension study) [24 Months]

Participants with non-ocular (not occurring in the eye) serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-serious AEs. AEs are the appearance or worsening of of any undesirable sign, symptom, or medical condition occurring after starting the study drug even if the event is not considered to be related to study drug. A serious adverse event is defined as an event that is fatal or life-threatening, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, constitutes a congenital anomaly/birth defect, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization or is medically significant. Additional information about adverse events can be found in the Adverse Event section.

Difference Between the Baseline Level of Visual Acuity (Letters) of the Study Eye and the Mean Visual Acuity Averaged Over All Monthly Post-baseline Assessments From Month 1 to Month 12
Baseline through the end of study (Month 12)

Visual acuity (VA) was assessed on both eyes 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 as described in the Study Operations Manual.

Mean Change From Baseline in Visual Acuity (Letters) of the Study Eye at Month 12
Baseline through the end of study (Month 12)

Visual acuity (VA) was assessed on both eyes 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 as described in the Study Operations Manual.

Secondary Endpoints
Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each Visit
Baseline, Monthly from Month 1 through Month 12
Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each Visit
Baseline, Monthly from Month 1 through Month 12
Percentage of Patients With BCVA Gain of ≥ 10 and ≥ 15 Letters From Baseline at Month 12
Baseline, Month 12
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
Ranibizumab (RFB002)EXPERIMENTAL3 initial intravitreal injections to the study eye at Day 1, Month 1 and Month 2, followed by as-needed intravitreal injections of ranibizumab 0.5 mg guided by VA stabilization, plus sham laser
LaserACTIVE_COMPARATORLaser photocoagulation applied to the study eye at Day 1, followed by active laser photocoagulation at intervals no shorter than 3 months apart, plus sham injections
TE Ranibizumab 0.5 mg and LaserEXPERIMENTALOn Day 1, all patients received an intravitreal injection with 0.5 mg ranibizumab and subsequently entered Phase A which comprised of monthly injections. Laser therapy was applied at Day 1. It could then be re-administered according to ETDRS criteria at any visit with 0.5 mg ranibizumab treatment if deemed necessary by the Treating Investigator with a minimal treatment interval between laser treatments of 3 months. Laser therapy was administered ≥ 30 minutes prior to the ranibizumab injection.
TE Ranibizumab 0.5 mg aloneEXPERIMENTALPatients received ranibizumab intravitreal injection therapy only.
PRN Ranibizumab 0.5 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients received ranibizumab intravitreal injection therapy as needed according to signs and symptoms of disease.
Combination TherapyEXPERIMENTALParticipants received ranibizumab intravitreal injection and laser photocoagulation treatments
Ranibizumab MonotherapyEXPERIMENTALParticipants received ranibizumab intravitreal injection therapy only
Laser MonotherapyACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants received Laser photocoagulation therapy only
Adjunctive treatmentEXPERIMENTALAdjunctive administration of ranibizumab 0.5 mg intravitreal injections and active laser.
Monotherapy treatmentEXPERIMENTALMonotherapy ranibizumab 0.5 mg intravitreal injections plus sham laser.
Laser controlACTIVE_COMPARATORActive laser treatment plus sham intravitreal injections.
Ranibizumab 0.5 mgEXPERIMENTALRanibizumab 0.5 mg was administered monthly by intravitreal injection in the study eye for 3 months. After the third injection, treatment was suspended if either one of the following criteria was met: Improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) could not be attributed to treatment at the last 2 visits, in the opinion of the investigator, or BCVA \> 84 letters (approximate Snellen equivalent of 20/20) was observed at the last 2 last visits. Patients also received sham laser treatment on Day 1 and subsequently at intervals of at least 3 months, if deemed necessary by the evaluating physician. Active/sham laser treatment was always administered before (sham) intravitreal injections. The minimum interval between the 2 treatments was 30 minutes. In the extension study at the investigator's discretion, patients received open-label ranibizumab 0.5 mg intravitreal injections once a month until stable vision was reached (a maximum of 24 injections) and could receive laser therapy.
Ranibizumab 0.5 mg + laserEXPERIMENTALRanibizumab 0.5 mg was administered monthly by intravitreal injection in the study eye for 3 months. After the third injection, treatment was suspended if either one of the following criteria was met: Improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) could not be attributed to treatment at the last 2 visits, in the opinion of the investigator, or BCVA \> 84 letters (approximate Snellen equivalent of 20/20) was observed at the last 2 last visits. Patients also received active laser treatment on Day 1 and subsequently at intervals of at least 3 months, if deemed necessary by the evaluating physician. Active/sham laser treatment was always administered before (sham) intravitreal injections. The minimum interval between the 2 treatments was 30 minutes. In the extension study at the investigator's discretion, patients received open-label ranibizumab 0.5 mg intravitreal injections once a month until stable vision was reached (a maximum of 24 injections) and could receive laser therapy.
Ranibizumab 0.3 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received monthly intravitreal injections with 0.3 mg ranibizumab (6 mg/ml) for up to 12 months. At each monthly visit from month 1 and onwards, the evaluating physician decided whether an increase in the dose to 0.6 mg was needed according to set criteria. If the dose was increased, all subsequent administrations were of the higher dose unless treatment had been withheld for more than 45 days (for any reason), in which case injections restarted with the initial dose. Laser photocoagulation was permitted as rescue treatment for the study eye after 3 consecutive monthly injections.
Sham injectionSHAM_COMPARATORParticipants in the control group received 12 monthly sham intravitreal injections. The evaluation was performed using the same criteria for dose doubling as in active treatment groups. The injection was a mimicked by an empty syringe without a needle. Laser photocoagulation was permitted as rescue treatment for the study eye after 3 consecutive monthly injections.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
Ranibizumab (RFB002)DRUGRanibizumab 0.5 mg/0.05 mL for intravitreal injection
LaserPROCEDURELaser photocoagulation according to Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) guidelines
Sham injectionDRUGImitation of an intravitreal injection consisting of an empty vial and an injection syringe without a needle
Sham laserPROCEDUREImitation of an active laser
RanibizumabDRUGRanibizumab (Lucentis®) was supplied in vials containing a dose of 0.5 mg/0.05 mL in an aqueous solution (pH 5.5) with histidine, trehalose, and polysorbate 20.
Laser photocoagulationPROCEDUREActive laser treatment administered at day 1. Subsequent laser treatments administered if needed at intervals no shorter than 3 months from previous laser treatment.
Sham ranibizumabDRUGSham intravitreal injections to ranibizumab at day 1, month 1 and month 2. Intravitreal injections re-initiated if needed.
Sham laser photocoagulationPROCEDURESham laser treatment administered at day 1.
Sham to ranibizumabDRUGSham to ranibizumab administered as an intravitreal injection.
Ranibizumab 0.3 mgDRUG6 mg/ml ranibizumab solution for intravitreal injection
Ranibizumab 0.5 mgDRUG10 mg/ml ranibizumab solution for intravitreal injection
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites28

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female Chinese patients ≥ 18 years of age with diabetes mellitus and with HbA1c ≤10.0% * Stable medication for diabetes within 3 months prior to Visit 1 * Visual impairment due to DME with BCVA score between 78 and 39 letters as measured by ETDRS-like charts at 4 m...

Countries:ChinaBelgiumCzechiaFranceGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalSpainSwitzerlandUnited KingdomCanadaHong KongJapanSingaporeSouth KoreaTaiwanAustraliaGermanyTurkey (Türkiye)
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