Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 70

Cost-effectiveness of anti-VEGF treatments for newly diagnosed AMD in France

Official title: Medico-economic Evaluation of Anti-VEGF Treatments in the Treatment of naïve Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD): a Model Adapted to the French Context

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT03577041 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether bevacizumab, ranibizumab, or aflibercept for new neovascular AMD provide good value for money while affecting patients’ quality of life.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsBevacizumab, Ranibizumab
Locations1 site (Amiens)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 29, 2020
Main results expectedJune 2026
Study endsJune 2026
Registry record updatedJune 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT03577041 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with naive neovascular AMD affecting the fovea in one or both eyes, candidates for intravitreal bevacizumab, ranibizumab, or aflibercept, and eligible for social security.

Probably not a fit

Patients not treated with anti-VEGF agents or with contraindications to these therapies may not experience a cost-effective benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study builds a medico-economic model using data from AMD patients who have not yet received anti-VEGF therapy. It combines natural history data, network meta-analysis results for effectiveness and safety, adherence information, and pharmacovigilance to compare costs and outcomes of different anti-VEGF options. It also includes micro-costing of injection preparation and a multicenter evaluation of quality of life and patient costs by vision level. The analysis is tailored to the French healthcare context and social security system.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the model could help determine the most cost-effective anti-VEGF strategy for AMD in France and inform reimbursement decisions.

How similar studies have gone: Previous international analyses have shown bevacizumab to be cost-effective compared with ranibizumab in AMD.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Naive neovascular AMD form of retro localization foveal, unilateral or bilateral (one eye per patient will be studied),
* Patients to be treated with intravitreous injections of Bevacizumab or Ranibizumab or Aflibercept,
* Patient using effective contraception if he is of childbearing age
* Patient informed and not having made his opposition to the research,
* Patient under social security scheme.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous or current treatment of AMD by intravenous injection of anti-VEGF or surgery dating less than 2 months in the studied eye,
* Contraindications to the taking of Bevacizumab or Ranibizumab or Aflibercept,
* Aphakia in the studied eye,
* Fibrosis or retrofoveolar retinal atrophy of the eye studied,
* Tearing of the pigment epithelium reaching my macula of the studied eye,
* Choroidal neovascularization unrelated to AMD,
* Diabetic retinopathy and / or diabetic maculopathy proven,
* Glycated hemoglobin greater than 12%,
* Known hypersensitivity to pharmaceutical agents used,
* Pregnant or lactating women,
* Severe active intraocular inflammation, or history autoimmune or idiopathic uveitis,
* Active or suspected ocular or periocular infection,
* Intraocular pressure\> 25mmHg despite two hypotonizing treatments in eye drops,
* Patient under tutorship or curatorship or private public law.

Where it's running

  • CHU Amiens
    Amiens, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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