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VEGF Trap

Phase 4

Macular Degeneration | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 18, 2026

VEGF Trap development status

Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT01857544)
Phase scored for REGNPhase 1
Registered trials 99 across 46 sponsors since Jan 2006

VEGF Trap target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as ITV-1, ITV-2, Aflibercept

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials22
Total Enrollment7,194

FDA Designations

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VEGF Trap clinical trials

VEGF Trap · 22 trials · 16 indications

Phase 3 13Phase 2 5Phase 1 4
NCT06491914A Phase 3b, Single-Arm Study of Aflibercept 8 mg Dosed Every 4 Weeks in Adult Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) or Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING1,126 Analytics
NCT06422507A Study to Learn More About How Well 8 Milligram Aflibercept Works and How Safe it is in Chinese Participants With Diabetic Macular EdemaDiabetic Macular Edema
COMPLETED333 Analytics
NCT05850520A Study to Learn How Well a Higher Amount of Aflibercept Given as an Injection Into the Eye Works and How Safe it is in People With Reduced Vision Due to Swelling in the Macula, Central Part of the Retina Caused by a Blocked Vein in the Retina (Macula Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion)Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion
COMPLETED892 Analytics
NCT04015180Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-term Outcomes of Subjects in Study 20090Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
COMPLETED100 Analytics
NCT04101721Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Intravitreal Aflibercept Compared to Laser Photocoagulation in Patients With Retinopathy of PrematurityRetinopathy of Prematurity
COMPLETED127 Analytics
NCT04004208Aflibercept for Retinopathy of Prematurity - Intravitreal Injection Versus Laser TherapyRetinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
COMPLETED113 Analytics
NCT03639675Study to Learn How the Drug Aflibercept Works in in Japanese Patients With Increased Eye Pressure That is Caused by New Blood Vessels Growing in the Eye (Neovascular Glaucoma or NVG). Safety of the Drug and Patients' Tolerability of the Drug Injection is Also StudiedGlaucoma, Neovascular
COMPLETED16 Analytics
NCT02396316Japanese Phase 3 Study of Aflibercept in Neovascular Glaucoma PatientsGlaucoma, Neovascular
COMPLETED54 Analytics
NCT01783886Efficacy and Safety of VEGF Trap Eye in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) With Central InvolvementMacular Edema
COMPLETED381 Analytics
NCT01482910VEGF Trap-Eye: Investigation of Efficacy and Safety in Chinese Subjects With Wet AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)Macular Degeneration
COMPLETED304 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Phase 3b, Single-Arm Study of Aflibercept 8 mg Dosed Every 4 Weeks in Adult Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) or Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Neovascular Age-Related Macular DegenerationUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Learn More About How Well 8 Milligram Aflibercept Works and How Safe it is in Chinese Participants With Diabetic Macular Edema
Diabetic Macular EdemaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Learn How Well a Higher Amount of Aflibercept Given as an Injection Into the Eye Works and How Safe it is in People With Reduced Vision Due to Swelling in the Macula, Central Part of the Retina Caused by a Blocked Vein in the Retina (Macula Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion)
Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein OcclusionUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-term Outcomes of Subjects in Study 20090
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Intravitreal Aflibercept Compared to Laser Photocoagulation in Patients With Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of PrematurityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Aflibercept for Retinopathy of Prematurity - Intravitreal Injection Versus Laser Therapy
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Learn How the Drug Aflibercept Works in in Japanese Patients With Increased Eye Pressure That is Caused by New Blood Vessels Growing in the Eye (Neovascular Glaucoma or NVG). Safety of the Drug and Patients' Tolerability of the Drug Injection is Also Studied
Glaucoma, NeovascularUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Japanese Phase 3 Study of Aflibercept in Neovascular Glaucoma Patients
Glaucoma, NeovascularUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of VEGF Trap Eye in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) With Central Involvement
Macular EdemaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
VEGF Trap-Eye: Investigation of Efficacy and Safety in Chinese Subjects With Wet AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)
Macular DegenerationUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Participants With at Least One Treatment-emergent Adverse Event (TEAE)
Through week 24
Participants With at Least One Serious TEAE
Through week 24
Change from baseline in Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letter score at Week 48
Week 0 (Baseline) to Week 48

The primary endpoint is the change from baseline in BCVA at Week 48. Efficacy analyses will be conducted using the Full analysis set (FAS). The primary efficacy analysis will be a comparison between 2 comparative arms: HDq16 vs. 2q8. The primary efficacy variable (Change from baseline in BCVA by ETDRS letter score at Week 48) will be analyzed using FAS with an Mixed Model for Repeated Measurements (MMRM) analysis model. The model includes baseline BCVA as a covariate, treatment group, baseline CST category, baseline BCVA category, prior DME treatment, and visit as fixed effects, and interaction terms for treatment by visit and baseline BCVA by visit. A Kenward-Roger approximation will be used for the denominator degrees of freedom.

Change From Baseline in BCVA Measured by the ETDRS Letter Score at Week 36
At Week 36

BCVA: Best-Corrected Visual Acuity; ETDRS: Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study; ETDRS letter score (ranging from 0 to 100 letters). A higher letter score means a better outcome (better visual acuity)

Binocular best-corrected visual acuity in Snellen equivalent
At 5 years of age.
Proportion of subjects with ocular AEs and SAEs
Up to 5 years of age.

AE: adverse event SAE: serious adverse event

Proportion of subjects with systemic AEs and SAEs
Up to 5 years of age.
Percentage of Participants With Absence of Active Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and Unfavorable Structural Outcomes From Baseline to Week 52 of Chronological Age
Baseline to week 52 of chronological age

Active ROP was ROP requiring treatment and unfavorable structural outcome was defined as retinal detachment, macular dragging, macular fold, or retrolental opacity. For participants with both eyes enrolled in the study, both eyes must have met the endpoint. Participants with only one study eye enrolled were responders if the respective eye responded.

Proportion of Participants With Absence of Active ROP and Unfavorable Structural Outcomes
At 24 weeks after starting study treatment

Active ROP was defined as ROP requiring treatment. Unfavorable structural outcomes included retinal detachment, macular dragging, macular fold, or retrolental opacity.

Change in Intraocular Pressure (IOP) From Baseline to Week 1
Baseline and week 1

The primary efficacy analysis was on the changes in IOP from baseline to Week 1 (LOCF).

Change in Intraocular Pressure (IOP) From Baseline to Pre-dose at Week 1
From baseline to pre-dose at Week 1

It compared the change in IOP from baseline to pre-dose at Week 1 between the aflibercept group vs the sham group.

Change From Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) as Measured by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Letter Score at Week 52 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)
Baseline up to week 52

Visual function of the study eye was assessed using the ETDRS protocol, which is a widely accepted international standard for macular laser photocoagulation treatment. A higher score represents better functioning. LOCF censored measurements after additional treatment.

Change From Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) as Measured by ETDRS Letter Score at Week 28 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)
Baseline and at week 28

Visual function of the study eye was assessed using the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score. A higher score represents better functioning.

Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 15 Letters in BCVA as Measured by ETDRS Letter Score Compared With Baseline at Week 24 With Discontinued Participants Before Week 24 Evaluated as Failures
Baseline and Week 24

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 24 (= Acuity of 20/40 to 20/320) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Percentage of Participants Who Maintained Vision at Week 52 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)
At week 52

Maintenance of vision was defined as a loss of \< 15 letters in the ETDRS (Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study) letter score (defined study baseline range of ETDRS Best Corrected Visual Acuity letter score of 73 to 25 (= Acuity of 20/40 to 20/320) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Percentage of Patients Who Maintained Vision at Week 52 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)
Baseline and at week 52

Defined "maintenance of vision" as patients who lost fewer than 15 letters in Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letter score compared to baseline.

Incidence of Adverse Events for diabetic retinopathy subjects who receive intravitreal Aflibercept
104 weeks

Assess the safety of 2 mg intravitreal aflibercept injections (IAI) to achieve and maintain DRSS improvements (2 or more steps) in patients with a baseline DRSS level of 47A to 71A inclusive as determined by reading center determined DRSS gradings on OPTOS fundus photos and leakage index on OPTOS WF-FA

Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE v4.0
52 and 100 weeks

• Assess the safety and tolerability of IAI for the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy by evaluating the incidence and severity of ocular and systemic adverse events through week 52 and week 100.

Change From Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study [ETDRS] Letter Score) in the Study Eye at Week 48
Baseline, Week 48

Visual function of the study eye was assessed at a distance of 4 meters at every study visit using the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score. BCVA scale range is 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

Number of Participants With at Least One Treatment-Emergent Adverse Event (TEAE)
Up to Week 44
Number of Participants With at Least One Serious TEAE
Up to Week 44
Number of Participants Without Retinal Fluid in the Center Subfield of Study Eye
At Week 16

Center subfield=the circular area in 1 millimeter (mm) diameter centered around the center point of the fovea. Without fluid defined as absence of intraretinal fluid (IRF) and/or subretinal fluid (SRF) in the center subfield. Presence of retinal fluid was assessed by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT)

Mean Change of CR/LT From Baseline at Week 12
Baseline and at Week 12

CR/LT measured in micrometers (µm); lower individual values represent better outcomes.

Number of Participants With Ocular and Non-Ocular Adverse Events
Day 90

Number of participants with ocular and non-ocular adverse events (AEs) in both treatment arms.

Pharmacokinetic (PK) aflibercept aqueous
28 days

The primary endpoint in the study consists of intraocular aflibercept (free and bound) concentrations following intravitreal aflibercept injection.

The primary endpoint of the study will be safety and tolerability of the study treatment at Week 12 as assessed by ophthalmic examination and reporting of AEs.
12 weeks
Safety and tolerability, bioeffect
From baseline to Day 43

Secondary Endpoints

Change from baseline in BCVA by ETDRS letter score at Week 60
Week 0 (Baseline) to Week 60
Participants gaining ≥15 letters at Week 48 and Week 60
Week 48 and Week 60
Participants achieving an ETDRS letter score of at least 69 (approximate 20/40 Snellen equivalent) at Week 48
Week 48
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Aflibercept 8 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants previously treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) medications
2 mg afliberceptACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants that will be enrolled to this treatment arm will receive 2 mg aflibercept every 8 weeks following 5 initial monthly doses starting at Baseline (visit 2) (2q8) for the chosen "study eye". Randomization will be stratified according to baseline Central subfield thickness (CST) (\<400 µm, ≥400 µm), baseline Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (\<60 vs. ≥60 ETDRS letters) and prior treatment for DME.
8 mg aflibercept (high dose)EXPERIMENTALParticipants that will be enrolled to this treatment arm will receive 8 mg (high dose - HD) aflibercept every 16 weeks following 3 initial monthly doses, starting at Baseline (Visit 2) (HDq16) for the chosen "study eye". Randomization will be stratified according to baseline Central subfield thickness (CST) (\<400 µm, ≥400 µm), baseline Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (\<60 vs. ≥60 ETDRS letters) and prior treatment for DME.
Higher Dose Regimen 1EXPERIMENTALHigher dose of aflibercept is administered with initial initiation doses intervals, followed by extension of treatment intervals and further adjustment of intervals according to treatment response.
Higher Dose Regimen 2EXPERIMENTALHigher dose of aflibercept is administered with initial initiation doses intervals, followed by extension of treatment intervals and further adjustment of intervals according to treatment response.
Standard of careACTIVE_COMPARATORAflibercept 2 mg is administered by standard treatment intervals, followed by adjustment of treatment intervals according to treatment response.
Aflibercept armEXPERIMENTALNo study treatment will be administered. The treatments to be evaluated in this study were administered in Study 20090.
Laser photocoagulation armACTIVE_COMPARATORNo study treatment will be administered. The treatments to be evaluated in this study were administered in Study 20090.
Aflibercept GroupEXPERIMENTALPatients will receive a single intravitreal (IVT) injection per eligible eye at baseline.
Laser GroupEXPERIMENTALPatients will undergo laser treatment in each eligible eye at baseline.
NVG patientsEXPERIMENTALJapanese patients with neovascular glaucoma
AfliberceptEXPERIMENTALAflibercept 2 mg Intravitreal (IVT) injection group
Sham InjectionSHAM_COMPARATORSham injection group
Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection 2Q4EXPERIMENTALParticipants received 2 mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (Eylea, VEGF \[vascular endothelial growth factor\] Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks (2Q4) over 48 weeks.
Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection 2Q8EXPERIMENTALParticipants received 2 mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks until Week 16 and every 8 weeks (2Q8) thereafter, over 48 weeks.
Macular Laser PhotocoagulationACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants received laser treatment at baseline and as needed at visits at which laser retreatment criteria were met, but no more frequently than every 12 weeks over 48 weeks.
Aflibercept injection (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received 2.0 mg intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, followed by additional 2.0 mg IAI every 8 weeks until week 48. Additionally, sham photodynamic therapy (PDT) treatments was administered as needed.
PDT treatmentsACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants received PDT as needed. Additionally, sham IAI injections was administered until week 28. Thereafter, participants received active IAI treatment until week 48.
Sham treatmentSHAM_COMPARATORParticipants received sham treatment administered every 4 weeks from Day 1 through Week 52. Follow-up phase: Participants on sham treatment, who switched to Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI), received a 2 mg dose of IAI at week 52 and depending on the study retreatment criteria at Week 60 and 68.
Ranibizumab 0.5mg Q4ACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants received a 0.5 mg dose of Ranibizumab via intravitreal (IVT) injection administered every 4 weeks for the first year. Thereafter a dose may be administered as frequently as every 4 weeks, but no less frequently than every 12 weeks.
Aflibercept Injection (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye) 2mg Q4EXPERIMENTALParticipants received a 2.0 mg dose of Aflibercept Injection administered every 4 weeks for the first year. Thereafter a dose may be administered as frequently as every 4 weeks, but no less frequently than every 12 weeks.
Aflibercept Injection (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye) 0.5mg Q4EXPERIMENTALParticipants received a 0.5 mg dose of Aflibercept Injection administered every 4 weeks for the first year. Thereafter a dose may be administered as frequently as every 4 weeks, but no less frequently than every 12 weeks.
Aflibercept Injection (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye) 2mg Q8EXPERIMENTALParticipants received a 2.0 mg dose of Aflibercept Injection administered every 8 weeks (including one additional 2,0 mg dose at Week 4) for the first year. Thereafter a dose may be administered as frequently as every 4 weeks, but no less frequently than every 12 weeks.
aflibercept injection 2.0mg Q4EXPERIMENTAL -
aflibercept injection 0.5mg Q4EXPERIMENTAL -
aflibercept injection 2.0mg Q8EXPERIMENTAL -
Group 1EXPERIMENTALTreatment based on central reading center reading evaluation of DRSS (diabetic retinopathy severity scale) level based on OPTOS funds photos.
Group 2EXPERIMENTALTreatment based on central reading center reading evaluation of DRSS (diabetic retinopathy severity scale) level based leakage index of OPTOS wide field fluorescein angiography.
Q4WKSEXPERIMENTALAflibercept 2 mg every 4 weeks (defined as every 28 days (+ 7 days) and at least 21 days between injections) through week 48. Following week 48, aflibercept 2 mg every 12 weeks through week 96. If NV or PDR are worse per pre-specified criteria at week 60, or at any study visit thereafter, the subject will be treated every 4 weeks through the end of the study.
Q12WKSEXPERIMENTALAflibercept 2 mg every 12-weeks. Subjects will be followed every 4 weeks through week 12, and can be treated if the pre-specified criteria are met. Starting at week 12 if NV or PDR are stable or improved (as assessed by investigator) the subject will be monitored and treated at a 12-week interval through week 48. If NV or PDR are worse per the pre-specified criteria at week 12, or at any study visit thereafter, the subject will be treated monthly through the end of the study. At week 52, aflibercept 2 mg every 4 weeks (defined as 28 days (+ 7 days) and at least 21 days between injections) for subjects with visible retinal non-perfusion. If retinal non-perfusion has completely resolved at week 72, aflibercept every 12 weeks through end of study. For subjects without retinal non-perfusion at week 52, aflibercept 2 mg every 12 weeks through the end of study.
aflibercept Q8ACTIVE_COMPARATORAdministered every 8 weeks after a loading phase
High-Dose aflibercept Q12EXPERIMENTALAdministered every 12 weeks after a loading phase
High-Dose aflibercept Q16EXPERIMENTALAdministered every 16 weeks after a loading phase
intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI)EXPERIMENTALTreatment-naïve patients with neovascular "wet" age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) randomized in a 1:1 ratio
High-dose aflibercept (HD)EXPERIMENTALTreatment-naïve patients with nAMD randomized in a 1:1 ratio
aflibercept injection (VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) 0.5mg q4EXPERIMENTAL -
aflibercept injection (VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) 0.5mg q12EXPERIMENTAL -
aflibercept injection (VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) 2.0mg q4EXPERIMENTAL -
aflibercept injection (VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) 2.0mg q12EXPERIMENTAL -
aflibercept injection (VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) 4.0mg q12EXPERIMENTAL -
Intravitreal Aflibercept InjectionACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients will be sequentially randomized to treatment with Aflibercept 2 mg via intravitreal injection (0.05 mL or 50 microliters) at the time of surgery. This will be administered post cataract excision by the Principal Investigator. The patient will be masked as to which Arm they are assigned.
Aflibercept in Non-Vitrectomized eyesOTHERPatients who have not had vitrectomy.
ITV-1EXPERIMENTALVEGF Trap formulation 1
ITV-2EXPERIMENTALVEGF Trap formulation 2
ITV-2 OLEXPERIMENTALVEGF Trap formulation 2 open label, higher concentration
Part AEXPERIMENTALPart A: An open label study in which six successive cohorts of 3-6 patients each with neovascular AMD will receive a single intravitreal (ITV) injection of 0.05, 0.15, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, or 4.0 mg of VEGF Trap into the study eye. The total volume of each injection will be 100 μL. Enrollment in new dose levels will not begin until all patients in the preceding dose level have completed Visit 5 (Day 15).
Part BACTIVE_COMPARATORPart B: A controlled, prospective, randomized, double-masked study in which up to 30 subjects meeting eligibility criteria will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive a single ITV injection of2.0 mg/eye VEGF Trap (or the MTD if reached prior to 2.0 mg) followed by 1 sham injection six weeks later, or an initial dose of 0.3 mg pegaptanib sodium into the study eye, followed by a second dose six weeks later. Enrollment into Part B will begin 2 weeks after the last subject to receive the 2.0 mg/eye dose in Part A has been observed for 15 days and it has been determined that the safety profile of VEGF Trap at this dose level is adequate to support expansion of dosing at this dose level. The dose of pegaptanib sodium will be 0.3 mg, according to the package insert.
Part CACTIVE_COMPARATORPart C: A controlled, prospective, randomized, double-masked study in which approximately 30 subjects meeting eligibility criteria will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive up to two ITV injections of either 0.15 or 4.0 mg/eye VEGF Trap. Initiation of Part C is contingent upon the 4.0 mg dose being adequately tolerated in Part A.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Aflibercept 8 mgDRUGAdministered by intravitreal (IVT) injection
8 mg aflibercept (BAY 86-5321) (High Dose)DRUGHigh-dose (HD) aflibercept is the sponsor's study intervention under investigation. Dose formulation: solution in vial. Unit dose strength: 114.3 mg/mL, Dosage Level: 8 mg (70 µL), Route of Administration: Intravitreal (IVT) injection every 16 weeks following 3 initial monthly doses. Packaging/ Labeling: Study Intervention will be provided in sterile 3 mL glass vials. Each vial will be labeled as required per country requirement.
2 mg aflibercept (EYLEA, BAY 86-5321)DRUGAflibercept 2 mg is the sponsor's active comparator. Dose formulation: solution in vial. Unit dose strength: 40 mg/mL, Dosage Level: 2 mg (50 µL), Route of Administration: Intravitreal (IVT) injection every 8 weeks following 5 initial monthly doses. Packaging/ Labeling: Study Intervention will be provided in sterile 2 mL glass vials. Each vial will be labeled as required per country requirement. Aflibercept 2 mg for the non-study "fellow eye" treatment is considered an auxiliary medicinal product (AxMP) in this study. Fellow eye treatment will be allowed with 2 mg aflibercept, at the investigator's discretion for indications approved by governing authorities. The treated fellow eye will not be considered an additional study eye.
ShamOTHERTo preserve masking, sham injections will be performed for all participants at treatment visits in which participants do not receive an active injection through Week 56. Sham kits will be assigned for visits requiring sham injections. The sham kits are empty but should be handled in the same way as the active study intervention kits. Sham injections will be given on visits when an active injection is not planned. During the study treatment period all participants will receive either an active injection (8 mg or 2 mg aflibercept) or a sham injection (for masking purposes) following their assigned treatment group and eligibility for Dose regimen modification (DRM).
Aflibercept, VEGF Trap-Eye(Eylea, BAY86-5321)_higher doseDRUGIntravitreally (IVT) injection.
Aflibercept, VEGF Trap-Eye(Eylea, BAY86-5321)_2 mgDRUGIntravitreally (IVT) injection.
FluoresceinDIAGNOSTIC_TESTFluorescein 100 mg/mL solution for injection is a dye that makes the retinal vessels visible during FA examinations, and as such, it will be used as an auxiliary medicinal product (AxMP) in this periodic ophthalmic examination. This medicine is for diagnostic use only. It is not used to treat any condition.
Eylea (Aflibercept, BAY86-5321)DRUGTreatment administered in 20090. Solution in a sterile glass vial, Dose A, IVT injection.
Laser photocoagulationPROCEDURETreatment administered in 20090. Transpupillary conventional laser ablative therapy
afliberceptDRUGAdministered IVT
Aflibercept (EYLEA, BAY86-5321)DRUG2 mg (0.05 mL), Intravitreal injection (IVT), single dose.
Topical IOP-lowering drugsDRUGA combination of at least 3 topical IOP-lowering drugs will be administered during a run-in phase before treatment and should be kept unchanged until IOP evaluation at Week 1, after which they may be reduced according to the investigator's opinion
Aflibercept (Eylea, BAY 86-5321)DRUGAfter the first aflibercept IVT injection on Day 1, subjects may receive sham injection at Week 1, and aflibercept injection at Week 5 and/or Week 9 if the re-treatment criteria are met.
Sham InjectionDRUGAfter the first sham injection on Day 1, subjects may receive aflibercept IVT injection at Week 1, Week 5 and/or Week 9 if re-treatment criteria are met.
Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)BIOLOGICALParticipants received 2mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks (2Q4).
Macular Laser PhotocoagulationPROCEDUREParticipants received laser treatment at baseline and as needed at visits at which laser retreatment criteria were met, but no more frequently than every 12 weeks.
VisudyneDRUGParticipants in the PDT group (Visudyne group) received Visudyne as needed. Additionally, sham IVT injections was administered until week 28. Thereafter, subjects in the PDT group received active (= no sham) VEGF Trap-Eye treatment until week 48.
Aflibercept Injection (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)BIOLOGICALIntravitreal injection. Weeks 0 to 20 of Aflibercept Injection every 4 weeks; Weeks 24 to 52 every 4 weeks PRN (pro re nata, on demand); plus additional on Week 60 and 68.
Sham treatmentOTHERSham treatment. Weeks 0 to 52 sham treatment every 4 weeks; plus additional on Week 60 and 68.
RanibizumabDRUGParticipants received a 0.5 mg dose of Ranibizumab via intravitreal (IVT) injection administered every 4 weeks for the first year. Thereafter a dose may be administered as frequently as every 4 weeks, but no less frequently than every 12 weeks.
aflibercept injection (VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)BIOLOGICALParticipants received a 2.0mg dose of aflibercept injection every 4 weeks for the first year. Thereafter a dose may be administered as frequently as every 4 weeks, but no less frequently than every 12 weeks.
Aflibercept InjectionDRUGintravitreal 2mg aflibercept injection
High-dose afliberceptDRUGIntravitreally (IVT) administered as a liquid formulation in a vial
VEGF TrapDRUGVEGF Trap formulation 1, ITV-1
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites54

Key Inclusion Criteria for Participants with nAMD: 1. ≥50 years of age 2. History of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) lesions secondary to nAMD in the eye study, requiring continued anti-VEGF treatment, as determined by the investigator. Key Inclusion Criteria for Participants with DME: 3. ≥1...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWSep 19, 2026NCT06491914Enrollment: 1118 → 1126
LOWSep 19, 2026NCT06491914Enrollment: 1118 → 1126
LOWSep 19, 2026NCT06491914Enrollment: 1118 → 1126

Frequently asked questions about VEGF Trap

What is VEGF Trap used for?

VEGF Trap is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration and macular degeneration. It is administered via intravitreal injection and is currently in Phase 1 clinical development.

Who makes VEGF Trap?

VEGF Trap is being developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol REGN. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the drug.

What phase is VEGF Trap in?

VEGF Trap is in Phase 1 clinical development. Two Phase 1 trials have been completed, each evaluating the safety and tolerability of intravitreal VEGF Trap administration in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

What clinical trials is VEGF Trap in?

VEGF Trap has been studied in two completed Phase 1 clinical trials: NCT00320775, which enrolled 51 patients with macular degeneration, and NCT00383370, which enrolled 20 patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Both trials were conducted in the United States.

Is VEGF Trap the same as aflibercept?

VEGF Trap is the investigational name for the drug that is also known as aflibercept. The clinical trials listed under the name VEGF Trap evaluate the same active agent, which is being developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for ophthalmic use.