Status:

TERMINATED

Trientine Hydrochloride for the Prevention of Macular Edema Associated With Pan-retinal Photocoagulation for Severe Non-proliferative and Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

Lead Sponsor:

University of British Columbia

Conditions:

Diabetic Retinopathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

19+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To evaluate the effects of Trientine Hydrochloride in prevention of post-laser (pan-retinal photocoagulation) macular edema in the eyes for subjects with diabetic retinopathy. Trientine hydrochloride ...

Detailed Description

Individuals with new-onset severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy or retinal neovascularization who present to the retinal service of the UBC/VGH Eye Care Centre will be offered participation i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy or retinal neovascularization secondary to diabetic retinopathy meeting DRS criteria for PRP laser
  • ETDRS (Early treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Study) eye score of at least 34-73 letters (at 2 meters) (20/20 to 20/320) for study eye and 20/800 in non-study eye
  • Clinical evidence of macular microantiopathy in the study eye (lipid or retinal thickness is acceptable)
  • No other ocular disease that could be responsible for decreased vision, macular edema or could limit macular imaging

Exclusion

  • Individuals with retinal neovascularization from causes other than diabetic retinopathy
  • Any intraocular surgery within 2 months or Yag capsulotomy within 1 month in the study eye
  • Prior retinal or vitreous surgery (including posterior segment vitrectomy or scleral buckling)
  • Medical conditions requiring the use of mineral supplements (copper in particular)
  • Individuals with anemia
  • Individuals with mental or physical disabilities that prevent accurate vision testing
  • History of treatment of PDR by PRP
  • Active hepatitis, clinically significant liver disease or any evidence of renal failure.
  • Stroke or myocardial infarction within preceding 6 months or ventricular tachycardia under treatment
  • History of severe cardiac disease or unstable angina
  • Subjects who are in an experimental therapy study or who have received experimental therapy within the last 12 weeks
  • Subjects who are a poor medical risk because of other systemic diseases or active uncontrolled infections
  • Women of childbearing potential not on 2 effective forms of birth control
  • Women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
  • Subjects with an allergy to fluorescein dye.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

3 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01213888

Start Date

November 1 2010

End Date

April 1 2013

Last Update

May 3 2013

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Eye Care Centre - Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z 3N9