Title
Safety and Tolerability of an Intravenous Infusion of ACZ885 in Patients With Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A Randomized, Double-Masked, Multi-Center Phase I Study of 6 Months Duration to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of Intravenous ACZ885 in Patients With Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Phase
Phase 1Lead Sponsor
NovartisStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Wet Age-Related Macular DegenerationIntervention/Treatment
canakinumab ...Study Participants
20This study evaluates the tolerability and safety of a single intravenous infusion of ACZ885. It also explores the efficacy of the compound in central macular edema and visual acuity in patients with wet age-related macular edema.
Inclusion criteria: Male or female ≥ 50 years old, with aged related macular degeneration Patients with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration Exclusion criteria: Active intraocular inflammation or ocular infection in the study eye Eye disease that may result in visual loss during the study Chronic therapy with topical, local or systemic corticosteroids. Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women.