Switching from ranibizumab to aflibercept for eye conditions
Official title: Response to Aflibercept After Previous Intravitreal Ranibizumab Treatment in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Run by Medical University of Vienna · NCT02669953 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if switching patients with certain eye conditions from one medication to another can help improve their vision.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | ranibizumab |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 2015 |
| Main results expected | November 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | November 26, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT02669953 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 50 and older who have been treated with ranibizumab for wet age-related macular degeneration.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have had recent eye surgery or uncontrolled glaucoma may not benefit from this study.
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 evaluates the effects of switching patients with recurrent or persistent neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic retinopathy from ranibizumab therapy to aflibercept. It includes 20 patients aged 50 and older who have been treated with ranibizumab for up to one year. Participants will undergo monthly examinations over a 12-month follow-up period to assess visual acuity and other ophthalmic parameters. The goal is to determine the efficacy of aflibercept in improving visual outcomes in these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve visual function in patients with nAMD and diabetic retinopathy who have not responded adequately to previous treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with aflibercept in similar patient populations, indicating potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adults ≥ 50 years * Patients who have been treated with ranibizumab due to wet age-related macular degeneration for up to one year * BCVA \>= 20/400 in the study eye using ETDRS * Willingness and ability to comply with regular visits * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any surgical treatment of the eye within 3 months prior to baseline in the study eye * History of uncontrolled glaucoma in the study eye (defined as intraocular pressure ≥ 25 mmHg despite treatment with anti-glaucoma mediation) * Aphakia or absence of the posterior capsule (excluding YAG-capsulotomy) in the study eye * Retinal pigment epithelial tear involving the macula in the study eye
Where it's running
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Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Reinhard Told, MD, PhD
- Email: reinhard.told@meduniwien.ac.at
- Phone: +43140400
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.