Macular EdemaPhase 3VIVID EASTNCT01783886
Efficacy and Safety of VEGF Trap Eye in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) With Central Involvement
A Phase 3 study testing Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) and Macular Laser Photocoagulation in people with Macular Edema, run by Bayer at 25 sites in 4 countries.
Trial summary
To determine the efficacy of intravitreally (IVT) administered VEGF Trap-Eye on the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) assessed by the early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart in subjects with diabetic macular edema (DME) with central involvement. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Macular Edema
- What is being tested?
- Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) and Macular Laser Photocoagulation
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion, Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 381 participants
- Where
- 25 sitesin 4 countries
- Study dates
- Feb 2013to Mar 2015
- 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
- Adults ≥ 18 years with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
- Subjects with diabetic macular edema (DME) secondary to diabetes mellitus involving the center of the macula in the study eye
- Decrease in vision determined to be primarily the result of DME in the study eye
- Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) letter score of 73 to 24 (20/40 to 20/320) in the study eye
Who cannot join
- Laser photocoagulation (panretinal or macular) in the study eye within 90 days of Day 1
- More than 2 previous macular laser treatments in the study eye
- Previous use of intraocular or periocular corticosteroids in the study eye within 120 days of Day 1
- Previous treatment with antiangiogenic drugs in either eye (pegaptanib sodium, bevacizumab, ranibizumab etc.) within 90 days of Day 1
- Active proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) in the study eye
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, as defined by HbA1c >12%
- Only 1 functional eye even if that eye is otherwise eligible for the study
Trial locations and contacts
25 sites in 4 countries.
25 sites in 4 countries
China17 sites
Study site
Beijing, 100044
Study site
Beijing, 100050
Study site
Beijing, 100083
Study site
Beijing, 100730
Study site
Beijing, 2000080
Study site
Changsha, Hunan, 410011
Study site
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041
Study site
Chongqing, 400042
Study site
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510064
Study site
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009
Study site
Qingdao, Shandong
Study site
Shanghai
Study site
Shenyang, Liaoning, 110034
Study site
Tianjin
Study site
Wenzhou, Zhejiang
Study site
Wuhan, Hubei, 430040
Study site
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032
Russia4 sites
Study site
Moscow, 105062
Study site
Moscow, 127486
Study site
Novosibirsk, 630071
Study site
Saint Petersburg, 197022
About this study
Official title: A Randomized, Double Masked, Active Controlled, Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Repeated Doses of Intravitreal VEGF Trap Eye in Subjects With Diabetic Macular Edema
To determine the efficacy of intravitreally (IVT) administered VEGF Trap-Eye on the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) assessed by the early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart in subjects with diabetic macular edema (DME) with central involvement.
- Conditions
- Macular Edema
- Being tested
- Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321), Macular Laser Photocoagulation
- Keywords
- Diabetic Macular Edema, DME, VEGF Trap-Eye, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA)
- Medical subject headings
- Macular Edema
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)Biological
Participants received 2mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks (2Q4).
Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)Biological
Participants received 2mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks for 5 visits followed by injections every 8 weeks (2Q8).
Macular Laser PhotocoagulationProcedure or surgery
Participants received laser treatment at baseline and as needed at visits at which laser retreatment criteria were met, but no more frequently than every 12 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection 2Q4 | Experimental | Participants received 2 mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (Eylea, VEGF [vascular endothelial growth factor] Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks (2Q4) over 48 weeks. Receives: Biological: Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) |
| Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection 2Q8 | Experimental | Participants received 2 mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks until Week 16 and every 8 weeks (2Q8) thereafter, over 48 weeks. Receives: Biological: Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) |
| Macular Laser Photocoagulation | Active comparator | Participants received laser treatment at baseline and as needed at visits at which laser retreatment criteria were met, but no more frequently than every 12 weeks over 48 weeks. Receives: Procedure: Macular Laser Photocoagulation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change From Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) as Measured by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Letter Score at Week 52 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)
Visual function of the study eye was assessed using the ETDRS protocol, which is a widely accepted international standard for macular laser photocoagulation treatment. A higher score represents better functioning. LOCF censored measurements after additional treatment.
Measured: Baseline up to week 52
Secondary outcomes (6)
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 10 Letters in BCVA as Measured by ETDRS Letter Score Compared With Baseline at Week 52 - LOCF
Visual function of the study eye was assessed using the ETDRS protocol. A higher score represents better functioning.
Measured: Baseline up to week 52
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 15 Letters in BCVA as Measured by ETDRS Letter Score Compared With Baseline at Week 52 - LOCF
Visual function of the study eye was assessed using the ETDRS protocol. A higher score represents better functioning.
Measured: Baseline up to week 52
Percentage of Participants With a Greater Than Equal (>=) Two-step Improvement From Baseline in the ETDRS Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Score (DRSS) as Assessed by Fundus Photography (FP) at Week 52 - LOCF
ETDRS DRSS: None (level 10); Mild to moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR) (levels 14, 15, 20, 35, and 43); Moderately severe/severe nonproliferative DR (levels 47 and 53); Mild/moderate/high-risk/advanced proliferative DR (levels 61, 65, 71,75, 81, and 85)
Measured: Baseline up to week 52
Change From Baseline in Central Retinal Thickness (CRT) at Week 52 as Assessed on Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) - LOCF
CRT was assessed using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), a non-invasive diagnostic system providing high-resolution imaging sections of the retina. SD-OCT was performed in the study eye after pupil dilation. A negative change from Baseline indicated improvement.
Measured: Baseline up to week 52
Change From Baseline in National Eye Institute 25-item Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) Near Activities Subscale at Week 52 - LOCF
The NEI VFQ-25 total score ranges from 0-100 with a score of 0 being the worst outcome and 100 being the best outcome. The NEI VFQ questionnaire is organized as a collection of subscales that are all scored from 0-100. Near activities are defined as reading ordinary print in newspapers, performing work or hobbies requiring near vision, or finding something on a crowded shelf.
Measured: Baseline up to week 52
Change From Baseline in National Eye Institute 25-item Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) Distance Activities Subscale at Week 52 - LOCF
The NEI VFQ-25 total score ranges from 0-100 with a score of 0 being the worst outcome and 100 being the best outcome. The NEI VFQ questionnaire is organized as a collection of subscales that are all scored from 0-100. Distance activities are defined as reading street signs or names on stores, and going down stairs, steps, or curbs.
Measured: Baseline up to week 52
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Feb 2013 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2013
- Primary completionMar 2015
- Study completionMar 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Macular EdemaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by BayerThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 381 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bayer
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Bayer Study Director, Study director, Bayer
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01783886
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 15161
- Acronym
- VIVID EAST
- Status last verified
- Apr 2016
- First submitted
- 1 Feb 2013
- Last updated
- 12 May 2016
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Chen YX, Li XX, Yoon YH, Sun X, Astakhov Y, Xu G, Wang H, Ren X, Asmus F; VIVID-East investigators. Intravitreal Aflibercept versus Laser Photocoagulation in Asian Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema: The VIVID-East Study. Clin Ophthalmol. 2020 Mar 9;14:741-750. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S235267. eCollection 2020.
PubMed 32210527Ming J, Zhang Y, Xu X, Zhao M, Wang Y, Chen Y, Zhang F, Wang J, Liu J, Zhao X, Han R, Hu S. Cost-effectiveness analysis of intravitreal aflibercept in the treatment of diabetic macular edema in China. J Comp Eff Res. 2020 Feb;9(3):161-175. doi: 10.2217/cer-2019-0174. Epub 2020 Jan 6.
PubMed 31904267
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 May 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized, Double Masked, Active Controlled, Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Repeated Doses of Intravitreal VEGF Trap Eye in Subjects With Diabetic Macular Edema
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01783886
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VIVID EAST / 15161
- Conditions
- Macular Edema
- Keywords
- Diabetic Macular Edema, DME, VEGF Trap-Eye, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA)
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 381 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- BayerIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Study start
- Feb 2013
- Primary completion
- Mar 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Feb 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 5 Apr 2016
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To determine the efficacy of intravitreally (IVT) administered VEGF Trap-Eye on the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) assessed by the early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart in subjects with diabetic macular edema (DME) with central involvement.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection 2Q4 | Experimental | Biological: Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)Participants received 2 mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (Eylea, VEGF [vascular endothelial growth factor] Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks (2Q4) over 48 weeks. |
| Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection 2Q8 | Experimental | Biological: Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)Participants received 2 mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks until Week 16 and every 8 weeks (2Q8) thereafter, over 48 weeks. |
| Macular Laser Photocoagulation | Active comparator | Procedure: Macular Laser PhotocoagulationParticipants received laser treatment at baseline and as needed at visits at which laser retreatment criteria were met, but no more frequently than every 12 weeks over 48 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Adults ≥ 18 years with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
- Subjects with diabetic macular edema (DME) secondary to diabetes mellitus involving the center of the macula in the study eye
- Decrease in vision determined to be primarily the result of DME in the study eye
- Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) letter score of 73 to 24 (20/40 to 20/320) in the study eye
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Laser photocoagulation (panretinal or macular) in the study eye within 90 days of Day 1
- More than 2 previous macular laser treatments in the study eye
- Previous use of intraocular or periocular corticosteroids in the study eye within 120 days of Day 1
- Previous treatment with antiangiogenic drugs in either eye (pegaptanib sodium, bevacizumab, ranibizumab etc.) within 90 days of Day 1
- Active proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) in the study eye
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)Participants received 2mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks (2Q4). | Biological | Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection 2Q4 |
| Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321)Participants received 2mg Intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) every 4 weeks for 5 visits followed by injections every 8 weeks (2Q8). | Biological | Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection 2Q8 |
| Macular Laser PhotocoagulationParticipants received laser treatment at baseline and as needed at visits at which laser retreatment criteria were met, but no more frequently than every 12 weeks. | Procedure or surgery | Macular Laser Photocoagulation |
Primary outcome
Change From Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) as Measured by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Letter Score at Week 52 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)
Time frame: Baseline up to week 52
Visual function of the study eye was assessed using the ETDRS protocol, which is a widely accepted international standard for macular laser photocoagulation treatment. A higher score represents better functioning. LOCF censored measurements after additional treatment.
6 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 10 Letters in BCVA as Measured by ETDRS Letter Score Compared With Baseline at Week 52 - LOCF
Time frame: Baseline up to week 52
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 15 Letters in BCVA as Measured by ETDRS Letter Score Compared With Baseline at Week 52 - LOCF
Time frame: Baseline up to week 52
Percentage of Participants With a Greater Than Equal (>=) Two-step Improvement From Baseline in the ETDRS Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Score (DRSS) as Assessed by Fundus Photography (FP) at Week 52 - LOCF
Time frame: Baseline up to week 52
Change From Baseline in Central Retinal Thickness (CRT) at Week 52 as Assessed on Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) - LOCF
Time frame: Baseline up to week 52
Change From Baseline in National Eye Institute 25-item Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) Near Activities Subscale at Week 52 - LOCF
Time frame: Baseline up to week 52
Change From Baseline in National Eye Institute 25-item Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) Distance Activities Subscale at Week 52 - LOCF
Time frame: Baseline up to week 52
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 May 2016.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 32210527Chen YX, Li XX, Yoon YH, Sun X, Astakhov Y, Xu G, Wang H, Ren X, Asmus F; VIVID-East investigators. Intravitreal Aflibercept versus Laser Photocoagulation in Asian Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema: The VIVID-East Study. Clin Ophthalmol. 2020 Mar 9;14:741-750. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S235267. eCollection 2020.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 31904267Ming J, Zhang Y, Xu X, Zhao M, Wang Y, Chen Y, Zhang F, Wang J, Liu J, Zhao X, Han R, Hu S. Cost-effectiveness analysis of intravitreal aflibercept in the treatment of diabetic macular edema in China. J Comp Eff Res. 2020 Feb;9(3):161-175. doi: 10.2217/cer-2019-0174. Epub 2020 Jan 6.
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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.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Aflibercept (Eylea, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) and Macular Laser Photocoagulation in people with Macular Edema, run by Bayer at 25 sites in 4 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 7 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 12 May 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 25 sites in China, Russia, Hong Kong, South Korea. 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 5 Apr 2016). 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?
Change From Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) as Measured by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Letter Score at Week 52 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) (time frame: Baseline up to week 52). 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 NCT01783886, which also lists 2 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 12 May 2016.