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The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of intravitreal injections of ranibizumab and aflibercept on systemic VEGF levels in DME patients in a detailed time course.


Clinical Trial Description

The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of monthly intravitreal injections of 0.5 mg ranibizumab and 2.0 mg aflibercept on systemic VEGF levels in patients with visual impairment due to DME over a 24 week period. In addition, the study will also assess the effect on systemic VEGF-A levels when patients are switched from aflibercept to ranibizumab. ;


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NCT number NCT02878681
Study type Interventional
Source Novartis
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Status Withdrawn
Phase Phase 4
Start date September 2016
Completion date September 2017

See also
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