Study to Evaluate the Effects of Ranibizumab (Lucentis) for Patients With Rubeosis and Neovascular Glaucoma

Sponsor
University of Luebeck
Study ID
NCT01370135
Status
Completed

Conditions

  • Neovascular Glaucoma
  • Rubeosis

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

Study Details

Proliferative ischemic retinopathies lead to a formation of abnormal vessels on the iris surface induced by an increased level of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). In progressive stages fibrovascular membranes occlude the anterior chamber angle which inhibits aqueous outflow resulting in neovascular glaucoma. The increased intraocular pressure is often difficult to control and frequently results in loss of vision. The aim of this study is to analyze the short- and long-term outcome after adjuvant intraocular Ranibizumab application in patients with neovascular glaucoma and rubeosis and to analyze the role of ranibizumab within a holistic treatment regime.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 9, 2011
Start date
Nov 30, 2008
Status verified
Jan 2013
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2011
Completion
Jul 31, 2011

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (actual)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Lucentis (Ranibizumab)

Primary Outcome Measure

change of degree of iris rubeosis [ Time Frame: 12 Months ]