NCT03622580

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of faricimab administered at 8-week intervals or as specified in the protocol following treatment initiation, compared with aflibercept once every 8 weeks (Q8W), in participants with diabetic macular edema (DME).

Trial Health

98
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Strong global presence with extensive site network
Enrollment
940

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2018

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
16 countries

185 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 1, 2018

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 9, 2018

Completed
27 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 5, 2018

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 20, 2020

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 3, 2021

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

March 22, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

July 11, 2025

Status Verified

July 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

August 1, 2018

Results QC Date

February 23, 2022

Last Update Submit

July 2, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change From Baseline in BCVA in the Study Eye Averaged Over Weeks 48, 52, and 56, ITT and Treatment-Naive Populations

    Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) was measured on the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) chart at a starting distance of 4 meters. The BCVA letter score ranges from 0 to 100 (best score), and a gain in BCVA letter score from baseline indicates an improvement in visual acuity. For the Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM) analysis, the model adjusted for treatment arm, visit, visit-by-treatment arm interaction, baseline BCVA (continuous), baseline BCVA (\<64 vs. ≥64 letters), prior intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy (yes vs. no), and region of enrollment. An unstructured covariance structure was used. Treatment policy strategy (i.e., all observed values used) and hypothetical strategy (i.e., all values censored after the occurrence of the intercurrent event) were applied to non-COVID-19 related and COVID-19 related intercurrent events, respectively. Missing data were implicitly imputed by MMRM. Invalid BCVA values were excluded. 97.5% CI is a rounding of 97.52% CI.

    From Baseline through Week 56

Secondary Outcomes (59)

  • Percentage of Participants With a ≥2-Step Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Improvement From Baseline on the ETDRS Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale at Week 52, ITT and Treatment-Naive Populations

    Baseline and Week 52

  • Change From Baseline in BCVA in the Study Eye Over Time, ITT Population

    Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, and 100

  • Change From Baseline in BCVA in the Study Eye Over Time, Treatment-Naive Population

    Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, and 100

  • Percentage of Participants Gaining Greater Than or Equal to (≥)15, ≥10, ≥5, or ≥0 Letters in BCVA From Baseline in the Study Eye Averaged Over Weeks 48, 52, and 56, ITT Population

    Baseline, average of Weeks 48, 52, and 56

  • Percentage of Participants Gaining ≥15 Letters in BCVA From Baseline in the Study Eye Over Time, ITT Population

    Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, and 100

  • +54 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

A: Faricimab 6 mg Q8W

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants randomized to Arm A received 6 milligrams (mg) faricimab intravitreal (IVT) injections once every 4 weeks (Q4W) to Week 20, followed by 6 mg faricimab IVT injections once every 8 weeks (Q8W) to Week 96, followed by the final study visit at Week 100.

Drug: FaricimabProcedure: Sham Procedure

B: Faricimab 6 mg PTI

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants randomized to Arm B received 6 milligrams (mg) faricimab intravitreal (IVT) injections Q4W to at least Week 12, followed by a personalized treatment interval (PTI) dosing of 6 mg faricimab IVT injections once every 4 weeks (Q4W), 8 weeks (Q8W), 12 weeks (Q12W), or 16 weeks (Q16W) up to Week 96, followed by the final study visit at Week 100.

Drug: FaricimabProcedure: Sham Procedure

C: Aflibercept 2 mg Q8W

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants randomized to Arm C received 2 milligrams (mg) aflibercept intravitreal (IVT) injections Q4W to Week 16, followed by 2 mg aflibercept IVT injections Q8W to Week 96, followed by the final study visit at Week 100.

Drug: AfliberceptProcedure: Sham Procedure

Interventions

Aflibercept 2 mg was administered by intravitreal (IVT) injection into the study eye once every 8 weeks (Q8W).

Also known as: Eylea
C: Aflibercept 2 mg Q8W

Faricimab 6 mg was administered by IVT injection into the study eye either once every 8 weeks (Q8W) in arm A or according to a personalized treatment interval (PTI) in arm B.

Also known as: VABYSMO™, RO6867461, RG7716
A: Faricimab 6 mg Q8WB: Faricimab 6 mg PTI

The sham is a procedure that mimics an IVT injection and involves the blunt end of an empty syringe (without a needle) being pressed against the anesthetized eye. It was administered to participants in all three treatments arms at applicable clinic visits to maintain masking among treatment arms.

A: Faricimab 6 mg Q8WB: Faricimab 6 mg PTIC: Aflibercept 2 mg Q8W

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Documented diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (Type 1 or Type 2)
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) of less than or equal to (≤) 10% within 2 months prior to Day 1
  • Macular thickening secondary to diabetic macular edema (DME) involving the center of the fovea
  • Decreased visual acuity attributable primarily to DME
  • Ability and willingness to undertake all scheduled visits and assessments
  • For women of childbearing potential: agreement to remain abstinent or use acceptable contraceptive methods that result in a failure rate of \<1% per year during the treatment period and for at least 3 months after the final dose of study treatment

You may not qualify if:

  • Currently untreated diabetes mellitus or previously untreated patients who initiated oral or injectable anti-diabetic medication within 3 months prior to Day 1
  • Uncontrolled blood pressure, defined as a systolic value greater than (\>)180 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and/or a diastolic value \>100 mmHg while a patient is at rest
  • Currently pregnant or breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant during the study
  • Treatment with panretinal photocoagulation or macular laser within 3 months prior to Day 1 to the study eye
  • Any intraocular or periocular corticosteroid treatment within the past 6 months prior to Day 1 to the study eye
  • Prior administration of IVT faricimab in either eye
  • Active intraocular or periocular infection or active intraocular inflammation in the study eye
  • Any current or history of ocular disease other than DME that may confound assessment of the macula or affect central vision in the study eye
  • Any current ocular condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, is currently causing or could be expected to contribute to irreversible vision loss due to a cause other than DME in the study eye

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (185)

Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

Mesa, Arizona, 85206, United States

Location

Arizona Retina and Vitreous Consultants

Phoenix, Arizona, 85021, United States

Location

Retina Associates Southwest PC

Tucson, Arizona, 85704, United States

Location

Retinal Diagnostic Center

Campbell, California, 95008, United States

Location

Eye Medical Center

Fresno, California, 93720, United States

Location

East Bay Retina Consultants

Oakland, California, 94609, United States

Location

Southern CA Desert Retina Cons

Palm Desert, California, 92211, United States

Location

California Eye Specialists Medical group Inc.

Pasadena, California, 91107, United States

Location

Retina Consultants, San Diego

Poway, California, 92064, United States

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Retina Consultants of Southern California

Redlands, California, 92373, United States

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Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Riverside, California, 92505, United States

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University of California, Davis, Eye Center

Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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W Coast Retina Med Group Inc

San Francisco, California, 94107, United States

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Orange County Retina Med Group

Santa Ana, California, 92705, United States

Location

Colorado Retina Associates, PC

Lakewood, Colorado, 80228, United States

Location

Rand Eye

Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33064, United States

Location

Retina Care Specialists

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410, United States

Location

Retina Specialty Institute

Pensacola, Florida, 32503, United States

Location

Southern Vitreoretinal Assoc

Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States

Location

Retina Associates of Florida, LLC

Tampa, Florida, 33609, United States

Location

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

Location

Georgia Retina PC

Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States

Location

Retina Consultants of Hawaii

‘Aiea, Hawaii, 96701, United States

Location

Midwest Eye Institute

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46290, United States

Location

Wolfe Eye Clinic

West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266, United States

Location

Retina Associates

Lenexa, Kansas, 66215, United States

Location

Vitreo-Retinal Consultants

Wichita, Kansas, 67214, United States

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Retina Associates of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States

Location

Paducah Retinal Center

Paducah, Kentucky, 42001, United States

Location

Maine Eye Center

Portland, Maine, 04101, United States

Location

The Retina Care Center

Baltimore, Maryland, 21209, United States

Location

Johns Hopkins Med; Wilmer Eye Inst

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

Location

Retina Group of Washington

Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815, United States

Location

Cumberland Valley Retina PC

Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740, United States

Location

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

Beetham Eye Institute, Joslin Diabetes Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

Location

Vitreo-Retinal Associates, PC

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States

Location

Foundation for Vision Research

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States

Location

Assoc Retinal Consultants PC

Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States

Location

Associated Retinal Consultants, P.C.

Traverse City, Michigan, 49686, United States

Location

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Edina, Minnesota, 55435, United States

Location

Midwest Vision Research Foundation

Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017, United States

Location

Sierra Eye Associates

Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States

Location

Mid Atlantic Retina - Wills Eye Hospital

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08034, United States

Location

NJ Retina

Edison, New Jersey, 08820, United States

Location

Retinal & Ophthalmic Cons PC

Northfield, New Jersey, 08225, United States

Location

Retina Associates of NJ

Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666, United States

Location

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States

Location

Capital Region Retina

Albany, New York, 12206, United States

Location

Long Is. Vitreoretinal Consult

Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States

Location

Retina Vit Surgeons/Central NY

Liverpool, New York, 13088, United States

Location

MaculaCare, PLLC

New York, New York, 10021, United States

Location

Island Retina

Shirley, New York, 11967, United States

Location

Western Carolina Retinal Associate PA

Asheville, North Carolina, 28803, United States

Location

Char Eye Ear &Throat Assoc

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210, United States

Location

Graystone Eye

Hickory, North Carolina, 28602, United States

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Carolina Eye Associates

Southern Pines, North Carolina, 28387, United States

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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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Cincinnati Eye Institute

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States

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Retina Assoc of Cleveland Inc

Cleveland, Ohio, 44122, United States

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OSU Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Columbus, Ohio, 43212, United States

Location

Midwest Retina

Dublin, Ohio, 43016, United States

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Retina Vitreous Center

Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013, United States

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Retina Northwest

Portland, Oregon, 97221, United States

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Black Hills Eye Institute

Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701, United States

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Charles Retina Institute

Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

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Retina Res Institute of Texas

Abilene, Texas, 79606, United States

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Austin Clinical Research LLC

Austin, Texas, 78750, United States

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Retina Consultants of Texas

Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States

Location

Texas Retina Associates

Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

Location

Retina Specialists

DeSoto, Texas, 75115, United States

Location

Valley Retina Institute P.A.

Harlingen, Texas, 78550, United States

Location

Retina & Vitreous of Texas

Houston, Texas, 77025, United States

Location

Med Center Ophthalmology Assoc

San Antonio, Texas, 78240, United States

Location

Eye Care Assoc of East Texas

Tyler, Texas, 75701, United States

Location

Strategic Clinical Research Group, LLC

Willow Park, Texas, 76087, United States

Location

Retina Associates of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

Location

University of Utah; Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

Location

University of Vermont Medical Center; Investigational Drug Service, Pharmacy Department/Baird 1

Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States

Location

Emerson Clinical Research Institute

Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States

Location

Piedmont Eye Center

Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502, United States

Location

Wagner Macula & Retina Center

Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States

Location

Spokane Eye Clinical Research

Spokane, Washington, 99204, United States

Location

West Virginia University Eye Institute

Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

Location

University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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LKH-Univ.Klinikum Graz; Universitäts-Augenklinik

Graz, 8036, Austria

Location

Kepler Universitätskliniken GmbH - Med Campus III; Abt. für Augenheilkunde

Linz, 4021, Austria

Location

Medizinische Universität Wien; Universitätsklinik für Augenheilkunde und Optometrie

Vienna, 1090, Austria

Location

Hanusch Krankenhaus; Abteilung für Augenkrankheiten mit Augen-Tagesklinik

Vienna, 1140, Austria

Location

Medical Center for Eye Health - Focus Ltd

Sofia, 1303, Bulgaria

Location

Pentagram Eye Hospital (Medical Center "Pentagram")

Sofia, 1309, Bulgaria

Location

Spec. Ophth. Hospital for Active Treatment- Academic Pashev

Sofia, 1517, Bulgaria

Location

Specialized Hospital for Active Treatment of Eye Diseases Zora

Sofia, 1784, Bulgaria

Location

Ambulatory - Medical Center for Specialized Medical Assistance - "Eye Clinic Sveta Petka" Ltd

Varna, 9002, Bulgaria

Location

Hopital Pellegrin; Ophtalmologie

Bordeaux, 33000, France

Location

Pole Vision Val d'Ouest; Ophtalmologie

Écully, 69130, France

Location

Centre Paradis Monticelli; Ophtalmologie

Marseille, 13008, France

Location

CHU Nantes - Hôtel Dieu; Ophthalmology

Nantes, 44093, France

Location

Centre Odeon; Exploration Ophtalmologique

Paris, 75006, France

Location

Hopital Lariboisiere; Ophtalmologie

Paris, 75010, France

Location

Universitäts-Augenklinik Bonn

Bonn, 53127, Germany

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Universitätsmedizin Göttingen Georg-August-Universität; Klinik für Augenheilkunde 3.B1.266

Göttingen, 37075, Germany

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Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Klinik für Augenheilkunde

Hanover, 30625, Germany

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Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Augenklinik und Poliklinik

Mainz, 55131, Germany

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Augenabteilung am St. Franziskus-Hospital

Münster, 48145, Germany

Location

Universitätsklinikum Münster; Augenheilkunde

Münster, 48149, Germany

Location

Budapest Retina Associates Kft.

Budapest, 1133, Hungary

Location

Debreceni Egyetem Klinikai Kozpont; Szemeszeti Klinika

Debrecen, 4032, Hungary

Location

Ganglion Medial Center

Pécs, 7621, Hungary

Location

Szegedi Tudományegyetem ÁOK; Department of Ophtalmology

Szeged, 6720, Hungary

Location

Markusovszky Egyetemi Oktatokorhaz ; SZEMESZET

Szombathely, 9700, Hungary

Location

Zala Megyei Kórház; SZEMESZET

Zalaegerszeg, 8900, Hungary

Location

Rambam Medical Center; Opthalmology

Haifa, 3109601, Israel

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Hadassah MC; Ophtalmology

Jerusalem, 9112001, Israel

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Rabin MC; Ophtalmology

Petah Tikva, 4941492, Israel

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Kaplan Medical Center

Rehovot, 7610001, Israel

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Tel Aviv Sourasky MC; Ophtalmology

Tel Aviv, 6423906, Israel

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Ospedale Clinicizzato SS Annunziata; Clinica Oftalmologica

Chieti, Abruzzo, 66100, Italy

Location

Fondazione G.B. Bietti Per Lo Studio E La Ricerca in Oftalmologia-Presidio Ospedaliero Britannico

Rome, Lazio, 00198, Italy

Location

UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI GENOVA - Di.N.O.G.;CLINICA OCULISTICA

Genoa, Liguria, 16132, Italy

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Fondazione Irccs Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico-Clinica Regina Elena;U.O.C Oculistica

Milan, Lombardy, 20100, Italy

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Irccs Ospedale San Raffaele;U.O. Oculistica

Milan, Lombardy, 20132, Italy

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Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia Ospedale S. Maria Della Misericordia; Clinica Oculistica

Perugia, Umbria, 06129, Italy

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Sugita Eye Hospital

Aichi, 460-0008, Japan

Location

Nagoya University Hospital

Aichi, 466-8560, Japan

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Nagoya City University Hospital

Aichi, 467-8602, Japan

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Aichi Medical University Hospital

Aichi, 480-1195, Japan

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Toho University Sakura Medical Center

Chiba, 285-8741, Japan

Location

Hayashi Eye Hospital

Fukuoka, 812-0011, Japan

Location

Kurume University Hospital

Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan

Location

Hokkaido University Hospital

Hokkaido, 060-8648, Japan

Location

Asahikawa Medical University Hospital

Hokkaido, 078-8510, Japan

Location

Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center (Hyogo AGMC)

Hyōgo, 660-8550, Japan

Location

Kozawa eye hospital and diabetes center

Ibaraki, 310-0845, Japan

Location

St. Marianna University Hospital

Kanagawa, 216-8511, Japan

Location

Ideta Eye Hospital

Kumamoto, 860-0027, Japan

Location

Kyoto University Hospital

Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan

Location

Mie University Hospital

Mie, 514-8507, Japan

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University of Miyazaki Hospital

Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan

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Nara Medical University Hospital

Nara, 634-8522, Japan

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Kitano Hospital

Osaka, 530-8480, Japan

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Osaka City University Hospital

Osaka, 545-8586, Japan

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National Defense Medical College Hospital

Saitama, 359-8513, Japan

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Shiga University Of Medical Science Hospital

Shiga, 520-2192, Japan

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Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital

Shizuoka, 430-8558, Japan

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Tokushima University Hospital

Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan

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Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital

Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan

Location

Kyorin University Hospital

Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan

Location

Tokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical Center

Tokyo, 193-0998, Japan

Location

Yamaguchi University Hospital

Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan

Location

Centro Oftalmológico Mira, S.C

Cuauhtémoc, Mexico CITY (federal District), 06760, Mexico

Location

Macula Retina Consultores

México, 01120, Mexico

Location

Hospital de la Ceguera APEC

México, 04030, Mexico

Location

Instituto Mexicano de Oftalmologia I.A.P.

Querétaro, 76090, Mexico

Location

Mácula D&T

Lima, 27, Peru

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Oftalmosalud Srl

Lima, 27, Peru

Location

TG Laser Oftalmica

Lima, 27, Peru

Location

Oftalmolaser

Lima, Lima 33, Peru

Location

Szpital sw. Lukasza

Bielsko-Biala, 43-309, Poland

Location

Szpital Specjalistyczny nr 1; Oddzial Okulistyki

Bytom, 41-902, Poland

Location

Dobry Wzrok Sp Z O O

Gdansk, 80-402, Poland

Location

Gabinet Okulistyczny Prof Edward Wylegala

Katowice, 40-594, Poland

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Centrum Medyczne UNO-MED

Krakow, 31-070, Poland

Location

Optomed Sp. z o.o.

Rybnik, 44-203, Poland

Location

Kliniczny Szpital Wojewodzki nr 1 im. F. Chopina; Klinika Okulistyki

Rzeszów, 35-055, Poland

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SPEKTRUM Osrodek Okulistyki Klinicznej

Wroclaw, 53-334, Poland

Location

Clinic Optimed

Ufa, Bashkortostan Republic, 450059, Russia

Location

FSBI "Scientific Research Institute of Eye Diseases" of Russian Academy of medical Sciences

Moscow, 119435, Russia

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Medical Military Academy n.a S.M.Kirov

Saint Petersburg, 194044, Russia

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Nemocnica s poliklinikou Trebišov, a.s.

Trebišov, 075 01, Slovakia

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Fakultna nemocnica Trencin Ocna klinika

Trenčín, 911 71, Slovakia

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Fakultna nemocnica s poliklinikou Zilina; Ocne oddelenie

Žilina, 012 07, Slovakia

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Instituto Oftalmologico Gomez Ulla; Servicio de Oftalmologia

Santiago de Compostela, LA Coruña, 15706, Spain

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Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria; Servicio de oftalmologia

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, LAS Palmas, 35016, Spain

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Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro

Majadahonda, Madrid, 28222, Spain

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Clinica Universitaria de Navarra; Servicio de Oftalmologia

Pamplona, Navarre, 31008, Spain

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Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Albacete; Servicio de oftalmologia

Albacete, 02006, Spain

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VISSUM Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante

Alicante, 03016, Spain

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Centro de Oftalmologia Barraquer; Servicio Oftalmologia

Barcelona, 08021, Spain

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Hospital Clinic de Barcelona; Consultas Externas Oftalmologia

Barcelona, 08028, Spain

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Hospital de Santa Creu I Sant Pau; Servicio de Oftalmologia

Barcelona, 08041, Spain

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Clinica Universitaria de Navarra; Servicio de Oftalmologia

Madrid, 28027, Spain

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Hacettepe University Medical Faculty; Department of Ophthalmology

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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Ege University Medical Faculty; Department of Ophthalmology

Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine; Department Of Ophthalmology

Konya, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)

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MeSH Terms

Interventions

afliberceptfaricimab

Limitations and Caveats

All secondary outcome measures were unpowered for statistical analysis, and the results should be interpreted with caution.

Results Point of Contact

Title
Medical Communications
Organization
Hoffmann-La Roche

Study Officials

  • Clinical Trials

    Hoffmann-La Roche

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 1, 2018

First Posted

August 9, 2018

Study Start

September 5, 2018

Primary Completion

October 20, 2020

Study Completion

September 3, 2021

Last Updated

July 11, 2025

Results First Posted

March 22, 2022

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

For eligible studies, qualified researchers may request access to individual patient level clinical data. See Roche's commitment to transparency of clinical study information here: https://go.roche.com/data\_sharing

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