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Diabetic Macular EdemaPhase 3RESTORENCT00687804

A 12 Month Core Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab (Intravitreal Injections) in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular Edema and a 24 Month Open-label Extension Study

A Phase 3 study testing Ranibizumab and Laser in people with Diabetic Macular Edema, run by Novartis at 13 sites in 13 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

CRFB002D2301: The core study was designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of ranibizumab (0.5 mg) as adjunctive therapy when added to laser photocoagulation and/or mono-therapy in patients with visual impairment due to diabetic macular edema. 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?
Ranibizumab and Laser
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
345 participants
Where
13 sitesin 13 countries
Study dates
May 2008to Jan 2012
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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

  • Visual acuity impairment
  • Diabetic macular edema in at least one eye
  • Type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Medication for the diabetes treatment must be stable for the last 3 months

Who cannot join

  • Patients with uncontrolled systemic or ocular diseases
  • Laser photocoagulation in the study eye for the last 3 months
  • Any history of any intraocular surgery in the study eye within the past 3 months
  • Blood pressure > 160/100 mmHg
  • Extension Inclusion Criteria:
  • -Completion of the Core Study

Trial locations and contacts

13 sites in 13 countries.

13 sites in 13 countries

Australia1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Melbourne

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Belgium1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Leuven

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Canada1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Ontario

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France1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Paris

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Germany1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Düsseldorf

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Greece1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Athens

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Hungary1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Budapest

Other trials in Hungary

Italy1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Florence

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Netherlands1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Amsterdam

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Spain1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Barcelona

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Switzerland1 site
  • Novartis Investigational Site

    Zurich

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Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Ankara

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

United Kingdom1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Upton

Other trials in United Kingdom

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-masked, Multicenter, Laser-controlled Phase III Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab (Intravitreal Injections) as Adjunctive and Mono-therapy in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular Edema

CRFB002D2301: The core study was designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of ranibizumab (0.5 mg) as adjunctive therapy when added to laser photocoagulation and/or mono-therapy in patients with visual impairment due to diabetic macular edema.

CRFB002D2301E1: A 24 month open-label extension study for participants who completed the 12 month core study evaluated the long-term safety and efficacy of ranibizumab (0.5 mg) as symptomatic treatment for visual impairment due to diabetic macular edema.

Being tested
Ranibizumab, Laser, Sham laser, Sham to ranibizumab
Keywords
DME, Diabetic, macula, edema, ranibizumab, RESTORE
Medical subject headings
Edema

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • RanibizumabDrug

    0.5 mg ranibizumab administered by intravitreal injection.

  • LaserProcedure or surgery

    Laser photocoagulation treatment

  • Sham laserProcedure or surgery

    Sham to laser procedure.

  • Sham to ranibizumabDrug

    Sham to ranibizumab administered as an intravitreal injection.

Study groups in NCT00687804
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ranibizumab 0.5 mgExperimentalRanibizumab 0.5 mg was administered monthly by intravitreal injection in the study eye for 3 months. After the third injection, treatment was suspended if either one of the following criteria was met: Improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) could not be attributed to treatment at the last 2 visits, in the opinion of the investigator, or BCVA > 84 letters (approximate Snellen equivalent of 20/20) was observed at the last 2 last visits. Patients also received sham laser treatment on Day 1 and subsequently at intervals of at least 3 months, if deemed necessary by the evaluating physician. Active/sham laser treatment was always administered before (sham) intravitreal injections. The minimum interval between the 2 treatments was 30 minutes. In the extension study at the investigator's discretion, patients received open-label ranibizumab 0.5 mg intravitreal injections once a month until stable vision was reached (a maximum of 24 injections) and could receive laser therapy.
Receives: Drug: Ranibizumab; Procedure: Laser; Procedure: Sham laser
Ranibizumab 0.5 mg + laserExperimentalRanibizumab 0.5 mg was administered monthly by intravitreal injection in the study eye for 3 months. After the third injection, treatment was suspended if either one of the following criteria was met: Improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) could not be attributed to treatment at the last 2 visits, in the opinion of the investigator, or BCVA > 84 letters (approximate Snellen equivalent of 20/20) was observed at the last 2 last visits. Patients also received active laser treatment on Day 1 and subsequently at intervals of at least 3 months, if deemed necessary by the evaluating physician. Active/sham laser treatment was always administered before (sham) intravitreal injections. The minimum interval between the 2 treatments was 30 minutes. In the extension study at the investigator's discretion, patients received open-label ranibizumab 0.5 mg intravitreal injections once a month until stable vision was reached (a maximum of 24 injections) and could receive laser therapy.
Receives: Drug: Ranibizumab; Procedure: Laser
LaserActive comparatorLaser photocoagulation treatment was administered on Day 1 and at intervals of at least 3 months, if deemed necessary by the physician. Patients also received monthly sham intravitreal injection in the study eye for 3 consecutive months. After the third injection, treatment was suspended if either one of the following criteria was met: Improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) could not be attributed to treatment at the last 2 visits, in the opinion of the investigator, or BCVA > 84 letters (approximate Snellen equivalent of 20/20) was observed at the last 2 last visits. Active/sham laser treatment was always administered before (sham) intravitreal injections. The minimum interval between the 2 treatments was 30 minutes. In the extension study at the investigator's discretion, patients received open-label ranibizumab 0.5 mg intravitreal injections once a month until stable vision was reached (a maximum of 24 injections) and could receive laser therapy.
Receives: Drug: Ranibizumab; Procedure: Laser; Drug: Sham to ranibizumab

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Core Study: Difference Between the Baseline Level of Visual Acuity (Letters) of the Study Eye and the Mean Visual Acuity Averaged Over All Monthly Post-baseline Assessments From Month 1 to Month 12

    Visual acuity (VA) was assessed on both eyes during every study visit using best correction determined from protocol refraction. VA measurements (number of letters correctly identified) were performed with the patient in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like visual acuity testing charts at a testing distance of 4 meters.

    Measured: Baseline through the end of study (Month 12)

  2. Extension Study: Percentage of Participants With Ocular Adverse Events (AEs) in the Study Eye in the 24 Month Extension Study

    Participants with ocular (occurring in the eye) serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-serious AEs in the study eye. The study eye is the eye that received the treatment. AEs are the appearance or worsening of any undesirable sign, symptom, or medical condition occurring after starting the study drug even if the event is not considered to be related to study drug. A serious adverse event is defined as an event that is fatal or life-threatening, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, constitutes a congenital anomaly/birth defect, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization or is medically significant.

    Additional information about adverse events can be found in the Adverse Event section.

    Measured: Extension baseline (Month 12 -end of core study) to Month 36 (end of extension study) [24 Months]

  3. Extension Study: Percentage of Participants With Non-Ocular Adverse Events (AEs) in the 24 Month Extension Study

    Participants with non-ocular (not occurring in the eye) serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-serious AEs. AEs are the appearance or worsening of of any undesirable sign, symptom, or medical condition occurring after starting the study drug even if the event is not considered to be related to study drug. A serious adverse event is defined as an event that is fatal or life-threatening, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, constitutes a congenital anomaly/birth defect, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization or is medically significant.

    Additional information about adverse events can be found in the Adverse Event section.

    Measured: Extension baseline (Month 12 -end of core study) to Month 36 (end of extension study) [24 Months]

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Core Study: Categorized Change in Visual Acuity (Letters) of the Study Eye From Baseline at Month 12

    Visual acuity (VA) was assessed on both eyes during every study visit using best correction determined from protocol refraction. VA measurements (number of letters correctly identified) were performed with the patient in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like visual acuity testing charts at a testing distance of 4 meters.

    Measured: Baseline to Month 12

  2. Core Study: Mean Change From Baseline in Visual Acuity (Letters) of the Study Eye Over Time

    Visual acuity (VA) was assessed on both eyes during every study visit using best correction determined from protocol refraction. VA measurements (number of letters correctly identified) were performed with the patient in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like visual acuity testing charts at a testing distance of 4 meters.

    Measured: Baseline to Month 12

  3. Core Study: Mean Change From Baseline at Month 12 in Central Retinal Thickness of the Study Eye

    Retinal thickness was measured using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). The images were reviewed by a central reading center to ensure a standardized evaluation.

    Measured: Baseline to Month 12

  4. Core Study: Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-reported Visual Functioning

    The National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) was used to measure a patient's subjective assessment of vision-related quality of life. The 12 subscales in the VFQ-25 are general health, general vision, ocular pain, near activities, distance activities, social function, mental health, role difficulties, dependency, driving, color vision, and peripheral vision. The scores on the subscales were added together for a total score, which ranged from 0 to 100. A higher score indicated improvement in quality of life due to vision function.

    Measured: Baseline to Month 12

  5. Extension Study: Percentage of Participants With Ocular Adverse Events (AEs) in the Study Eye in the 36 Months of the Core and Extension Studies

    Participants with ocular (occurring in the eye) serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-serious AEs in the study eye. The study eye is the eye that received the treatment. AEs are the appearance or worsening of any undesirable sign, symptom, or medical condition occurring after starting the study drug even if the event is not considered to be related to study drug. A serious adverse event is defined as an event that is fatal or life-threatening, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, constitutes a congenital anomaly/birth defect, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization or is medically significant.

    Additional information about adverse events can be found in the Adverse Event section.

    Measured: Core baseline (Day 1 of the core study) to Month 36 (end of extension study) [36 months]

  6. Extension Study: Percentage of Participants With Non-Ocular Adverse Events (AEs) in the 36 Months of the Core and Extension Studies

    Participants with non-ocular (not occurring in the eye) serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-serious AEs. AEs are the appearance or worsening of of any undesirable sign, symptom, or medical condition occurring after starting the study drug even if the event is not considered to be related to study drug. A serious adverse event is defined as an event that is fatal or life-threatening, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, constitutes a congenital anomaly/birth defect, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization or is medically significant.

    Additional information about Adverse Events can be found in the Adverse Event section.

    Measured: Core baseline (Day 1 of the core study) to Month 36 (end of extension study) [36 Months]

  7. Extension Study: Mean Change From Extension Study Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) at Month 36

    Visual acuity (VA) was assessed on both eyes during every study visit using best correction determined from protocol refraction. VA measurements (number of letters correctly identified) were performed with the patient in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like visual acuity testing charts at a testing distance of 4 meters. An increase in the number of letters read correctly indicates improvement.

    Measured: Extension baseline (Month12 -end of core study), Month 36 (end of extension study)

  8. Extension Study: Mean Change From Core Study Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) at Month 36

    Visual acuity (VA) was assessed on both eyes during every study visit using best correction determined from protocol refraction. VA measurements (number of letters correctly identified) were performed with the patient in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like visual acuity testing charts at a testing distance of 4 meters. An increase in the number of letters read correctly indicates improvement.

    Measured: Core baseline (Day 1 of the core study), Month 36 (end of extension study)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Jun 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2008
  3. Primary completionJan 2010
  4. Study completionJan 2012

Resources

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
345 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00687804
Sponsor's protocol ID
CRFB002D2301
Other IDs
EUDRACT: 2007-004877-24
Acronym
RESTORE
Status last verified
Mar 2013
First submitted
27 May 2008
Last updated
1 Apr 2013

Publications

  • Bressler NM, Varma R, Mitchell P, Suner IJ, Dolan C, Ward J, Ferreira A, Ehrlich JS, Turpcu A. Effect of Ranibizumab on the Decision to Drive and Vision Function Relevant to Driving in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema: Report From RESTORE, RIDE, and RISE Trials. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2016 Feb;134(2):160-6. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.4636.

    PubMed 26584450
  • Mitchell P, Massin P, Bressler S, Coon CD, Petrillo J, Ferreira A, Bressler NM. Three-year patient-reported visual function outcomes in diabetic macular edema managed with ranibizumab: the RESTORE extension study. Curr Med Res Opin. 2015 Nov;31(11):1967-75. doi: 10.1185/03007995.2015.1081880. Epub 2015 Oct 6.

    PubMed 26327116
  • Bressler NM, Varma R, Suner IJ, Dolan CM, Ward J, Ehrlich JS, Colman S, Turpcu A; RIDE and RISE Research Groups. Vision-related function after ranibizumab treatment for diabetic macular edema: results from RIDE and RISE. Ophthalmology. 2014 Dec;121(12):2461-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2014.07.008. Epub 2014 Aug 20.

    PubMed 25148789
  • Schmidt-Erfurth U, Lang GE, Holz FG, Schlingemann RO, Lanzetta P, Massin P, Gerstner O, Bouazza AS, Shen H, Osborne A, Mitchell P; RESTORE Extension Study Group. Three-year outcomes of individualized ranibizumab treatment in patients with diabetic macular edema: the RESTORE extension study. Ophthalmology. 2014 May;121(5):1045-53. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2013.11.041. Epub 2014 Feb 1.

    PubMed 24491642
  • Mitchell P, Bressler N, Tolley K, Gallagher M, Petrillo J, Ferreira A, Wood R, Bandello F; RESTORE Study Group. Patient-reported visual function outcomes improve after ranibizumab treatment in patients with vision impairment due to diabetic macular edema: randomized clinical trial. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2013 Oct;131(10):1339-47. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2013.4592.

    PubMed 23974915
  • Mitchell P, Bandello F, Schmidt-Erfurth U, Lang GE, Massin P, Schlingemann RO, Sutter F, Simader C, Burian G, Gerstner O, Weichselberger A; RESTORE study group. The RESTORE study: ranibizumab monotherapy or combined with laser versus laser monotherapy for diabetic macular edema. Ophthalmology. 2011 Apr;118(4):615-25. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.01.031.

    PubMed 21459215

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Ranibizumab and Laser in people with Diabetic Macular Edema, run by Novartis at 13 sites in 13 countries.

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 4 inclusion and 6 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 1 Apr 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 13 sites in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany and 8 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 19 Apr 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Core Study: Difference Between the Baseline Level of Visual Acuity (Letters) of the Study Eye and the Mean Visual Acuity Averaged Over All Monthly Post-baseline Assessments From Month 1 to Month 12 (time frame: Baseline through the end of study (Month 12)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00687804, which also lists 6 linked publications.

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 1 Apr 2013.

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