Role of Sub-Conjunctival Bevacizumab in Post Pterygium Excision Management

Part of paid clinical trials in Colton, California.

Sponsor
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Study ID
NCT01736449
Phase
PHASE4
Status
Completed

Conditions

  • Pterygium

Eligibility Criteria

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

Interventions

Study Details

A pterygium is a fibrovascular growth originating from the conjunctiva that grows onto the surface of the cornea. Frequently, these pterygia will recur even after surgical resection. Bevacizumab is an inhibitor of angiogenesis, which is needed for recurrent growth. The use of bevacizumab is poorly understood in inhibiting pterygium growth. The objective of this study is to compare the effects of wound healing and recurrence rates in postoperative bevacizumab versus pterygium excision alone.

Key Dates

First listed
Nov 29, 2012
Start date
Apr 30, 2011
Status verified
Nov 2012
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2012
Completion
Apr 30, 2012

Study Design

Enrollment
31 participants (actual)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Placebo Comparator: Pterygium Excision Alone
  • Experimental: Pterygium Excision with Bevacizumab Injection

Primary Outcome Measure

number of recurrent pterygia with postoperative bevacizumab [ Time Frame: 6 months ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Arrowhead Regional Medical CenterColtonCalifornia92624-

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