Diabetic Macular EdemaPhase 2NCT00040313
Pegaptanib Sodium Compared to Sham Injection in Patients With DME Involving the Center of the Macula
A Phase 2 study testing pegaptanib sodium (Macugen) in people with Diabetic Macular Edema, run by Eyetech Pharmaceuticals.
Trial summary
The purpose of the study is to determine whether pegaptanib sodium (Macugen) is safe and effective in slowing the leakage of fluid within the retina and thereby stabilizing or improving vision when compared to placebo injections. A total of 176 patients will be enrolled Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Diabetic Macular Edema
- What is being tested?
- pegaptanib sodium (Macugen)
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Oct 2002to Feb 2005
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients with clinically significant DME, VA 20/50-20/320 in the study eye and 20/100 in the fellow eye
Who cannot join
None listed.
About this study
Official title: A Phase II Randomized, Controlled, Double-Masked, Dose-Finding, Multi-Center, Comparative Trial, in Parallel Groups, to Establish the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Intravitreal Injections of EYE001 (Anti-VEGF Pegylated Aptamer), Given Every 6 Weeks for 12 to 30 Weeks to Patients With Clinically Significant Diabetic Macular Edema (CSME) Involving the Center of the Macula
The purpose of the study is to determine whether pegaptanib sodium (Macugen) is safe and effective in slowing the leakage of fluid within the retina and thereby stabilizing or improving vision when compared to placebo injections. A total of 176 patients will be enrolled
- Conditions
- Diabetic Macular Edema
- Being tested
- pegaptanib sodium (Macugen)
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
pegaptanib sodium (Macugen)Drug
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jun 2002 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2002
- Study completionFeb 2005
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Diabetic Macular EdemaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Enrolment
- 0 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eyetech Pharmaceuticals
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00040313
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EOP1005
- Status last verified
- May 2006
- First submitted
- 24 Jun 2002
- Last updated
- 3 May 2006
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 May 2006. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase II Randomized, Controlled, Double-Masked, Dose-Finding, Multi-Center, Comparative Trial, in Parallel Groups, to Establish the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Intravitreal Injections of EYE001 (Anti-VEGF Pegylated Aptamer), Given Every 6 Weeks for 12 to 30 Weeks to Patients With Clinically Significant Diabetic Macular Edema (CSME) Involving the Center of the Macula
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00040313
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EOP1005
- Conditions
- Diabetic Macular Edema
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 0 participants
- Lead sponsor
- Eyetech PharmaceuticalsIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Oct 2002
- Study completion
- Feb 2005
- First posted
- 25 Jun 2002 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of the study is to determine whether pegaptanib sodium (Macugen) is safe and effective in slowing the leakage of fluid within the retina and thereby stabilizing or improving vision when compared to placebo injections. A total of 176 patients will be enrolled
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients with clinically significant DME, VA 20/50-20/320 in the study eye and 20/100 in the fellow eye
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| pegaptanib sodium (Macugen) | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 May 2006.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing pegaptanib sodium (Macugen) in people with Diabetic Macular Edema, run by Eyetech Pharmaceuticals.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 May 2006. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 May 2006; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.