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Ranibizumab- 3 times monthly, then quarterly

Phase 3

Age Related Macular Degeneration | Monoclonal antibody | Ophthalmology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Mar 16, 2011

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment353

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Clinical trial landscape

Ranibizumab- 3 times monthly, then quarterly · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00275821Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab in Patients With Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV) Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)Age Related Macular Degeneration
COMPLETED353 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab in Patients With Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV) Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean Change From Baseline in Best-corrected Visual Acuity of the Study Eye at Month 12
Baseline to Month 12

Visual acuity (VA) was assessed in both eyes at each study visit using best correction determined from protocol refraction. VA measurements were taken in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like visual acuity testing charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters.

Secondary Endpoints

Mean Change From Baseline in the Total Lesion Area of the Study Eye at Month 12
Baseline to Month 12
Mean Change From Baseline in Retinal Thickness at the Central Point of the Study Eye at Month 12
Baseline to Month 12
Mean Change From Baseline in Retinal Thickness at the Central Subfield of the Study Eye at Month 12
Baseline to Month 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Ranibizumab 0.3 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterlyEXPERIMENTAL -
Ranibizumab 0.5 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterlyEXPERIMENTAL -
Ranibizumab 0.3 mg monthlyACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Ranibizumab 0.3 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterlyDRUGSubjects received intravitreal injections (in the study eye) of ranibizumab 0.3 mg over a duration of 12 months. They were treated monthly for 3 consecutive months and then quarterly for the remainder of the study. On those months when ranibizumab was not administered, patients received a sham injection to preserve the masking of the treatment arms.
Ranibizumab 0.5 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterlyDRUGSubjects received intravitreal injections (in the study eye) of ranibizumab 0.5 mg over a duration of 12 months. They were treated monthly for 3 consecutive months and then quarterly for the remainder of the study. On those months when ranibizumab was not administered, patients received a sham injection to preserve the masking of the treatment arms.
Ranibizumab 0.3 mg monthlyDRUGSubjects received monthly intravitreal injections (in the study eye) of ranibizumab 0.5 mg over a duration of 12 months. On those months when ranibizumab was not administered, patients received a sham injection to preserve the masking of the treatment arms.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range50 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with primary or recurrent subfoveal CNV secondary to AMD, including those with predominantly classic, minimally classic or occult lesions with no classic component * Patients who have a BCVA score between 73 and 24 letters, inclusively, in the study eye using ETDRS-li...

Countries:Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about Ranibizumab- 3 times monthly, then quarterly

What is ranibizumab 0.3 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterly used for?

It is used to treat age related macular degeneration, specifically subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to AMD. This dosing schedule of ranibizumab 0.3 mg given three times monthly and then quarterly was studied in a Phase 3 trial in patients with this eye condition.

Who is developing ranibizumab 0.3 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterly?

Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS, is the developer of this ranibizumab dosing regimen. The company sponsored the clinical trial evaluating the 0.3 mg dose administered three times monthly followed by quarterly dosing in patients with age related macular degeneration.

What phase is ranibizumab 0.3 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterly in?

It is in Phase 3 development. One Phase 3 trial has been completed, and no active trials are ongoing for this specific dosing schedule. The trial enrolled 353 patients and was randomized, double blind, and active controlled.

What clinical trial is ranibizumab 0.3 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterly in?

The regimen was studied in NCT00275821, titled Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab in Patients With Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration. The Phase 3 trial completed with 353 enrolled patients in Switzerland, aged 50 years and older, and was active controlled.

Is ranibizumab 0.3 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterly the same as ranibizumab?

Yes, ranibizumab 0.3 mg - 3 times monthly, then quarterly is an alternative name for ranibizumab when given on that specific dosing schedule. It refers to the same monoclonal antibody treatment, and the full name describes the 0.3 mg dose given three times monthly followed by quarterly dosing.