Official Title
Analysis of Growth Factors in Patients Undergoing Lucentis or Avastin Injections for Diabetic Macular Edema and Exudative Macular Degeneration
Phase
N/ALead Sponsor
Vitreo-Retinal Associates, MichiganStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Exudative Macular Degeneration Diabetic Macular EdemaIntervention/Treatment
ranibizumab bevacizumab ...Study Participants
16The purpose of this study is to measure biomarkers in the vitreous of patients undergoing Lucentis or avastin treatment.
1.25 mg monthly for 4 months
1.25 mg monthly for 4 months
0.5 mg monthly for 4 months
1.25 mg avastin monthly for 4 months
1.25 mg Avastin monthly for 4 months
0.5 mg Lucentis monthly for 4 months
Inclusion Criteria: Male or female age 18 to 85 with diabetes and hemoglobin A1C </= 10, or exudative macular degeneration. Diabetic macular edema with average retinal thickness central subfield >/= 290um. Exclusion Criteria: Macular atrophy/fibrosis. Ocular anti-VEGF treatment within 3 months. Treatment with topical or oral carbonic-anhydrase inhibitor within one month Laser photocoagulation within 3 months (diabetic cohort)