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A 12-month, Randomized, Efficacy and Safety Study of 0.5 mg Ranibizumab vs Laser in Chinese Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Patients

A 12-month, Randomized, Double-masked, Multicenter, Laser-controlled Phase III Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of 0.5 mg Ranibizumab Dosed PRN in Subjects With Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular Edema in Chinese Patients

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02259088
Acronym
REFINE
Enrollment
384
Registered
2014-10-08
Start date
2014-11-05
Completion date
2017-01-17
Last updated
2019-02-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Diabetic Macular Edema, Visual Impairment

Keywords

DME, macular edema, vision impairment, Chinese, diabetes

Brief summary

Study of efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg ranibizumab in Chinese patients with diabetic macular edema (DME)

Detailed description

The purpose of this study was to provide efficacy and safety data on 0.5 mg ranibizumab intravitreal injections compared to laser photocoagulation in Chinese patients with visual impairment due to DME. Treatment was driven by achieving vision stabilization.

Interventions

DRUGRanibizumab (RFB002)

Ranibizumab 0.5 mg/0.05 mL for intravitreal injection

PROCEDURELaser

Laser photocoagulation according to Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) guidelines

DRUGSham injection

Imitation of an intravitreal injection consisting of an empty vial and an injection syringe without a needle

PROCEDURESham laser

Imitation of an active laser

Sponsors

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female Chinese patients ≥ 18 years of age with diabetes mellitus and with HbA1c ≤10.0% * Stable medication for diabetes within 3 months prior to Visit 1 * Visual impairment due to DME with BCVA score between 78 and 39 letters as measured by ETDRS-like charts at 4 meters Key

Exclusion criteria

* Stroke or myocardial infarction less than 3 months prior to screening visit * Uncontrolled hypertension * Active ocular infection or intraocular inflammation in any eye * Treatment with any anti-angiogenic drugs within 3 months prior to baseline visit in any eye * Active proliferative diabetic retinopathy in study eye * Use of other investigational drugs within 30 days and systemic anti-VEGF drugs within 6 months prior to baseline visit * Prior laser photocoagulation or intraocular procedure within 3 months prior to baseline in study eye * History of intravitreal corticosteroid treatment in phakic study eye, and in aphakic or pseudophakic within 3 months prior to screening

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Average Change From Baseline in Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Letters) to Month 1 Through 12Baseline, Monthly from Month 1 through Month 12Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. Twelve monthly BCVA values were averaged \[(Month1+Month2+...+Month12)/12\], and the baseline BCVA value was subtracted from the average. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitBaseline, Monthly from Month 1 through Month 12CSFT (the average retinal thickness of the circular area within 1 millimeter diameter around the foveal center) was assessed using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). A negative change value indicates an improvement in macular edema, while a positive change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.
Percentage of Patients With BCVA Gain of ≥ 10 and ≥ 15 Letters From Baseline at Month 12Baseline, Month 12Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.
Percentage of Patients With BCVA Loss of < 10 and < 15 Letters From Baseline to Month 12Baseline, Month 12Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.
Percentage of Patients With BCVA ≥ 73 Letters at Month 12Month 12Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. BCVA ≥ 73 letters is approximately equivalent to 20/40 on a Snellen chart. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.
Mean Average Change in BCVA From Month 4 to Month 12 Compared to Month 3Monthly from Month 3 through Month 12Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. Nine monthly BCVA values were averaged \[(Month4+Month5+...+Month12)/9\],and the Month 3 BCVA value was subtracted from the average. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Visual Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12, Composite ScoreBaseline, Month 6, Month 12Visual functioning was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in visual functioning, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Health at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12General health was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in general health, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12General vision was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in general vision, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Color Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Color vision was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in color vision, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitBaseline, Monthly from Month 1 through Month 12Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Ocular Pain at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Ocular pain was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in ocular pain, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Near Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Near activities were assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in near activities, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Distance Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Distance activities were assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in distance activities, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Social Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Social functioning was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in social functioning, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Mental Health at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Mental health was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in mental health, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Roles Difficulties at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Roles difficulties were assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in roles difficulties, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Dependency at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Dependency was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in dependency, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Driving at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Driving was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in driving, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. Note: Many patients did not answer the driving related question as they did not drive at all.
Mean Number of Ranibizumab Re-treatments Received in the Study Eye From Month 3 OnwardMonthly from Month 3 through Month 12A ranibizumab re-treatment was defined as an administration of ranibizumab injection at a scheduled visit following at least one non-missed visit where ranibizumab was not administered in the study eye due to visual acuity stabilization. This outcome measure was pre-specified for the Ranibizumab 0.5 mg arm only.
Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Peripheral Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Baseline, Month 6, Month 12Peripheral vision was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in peripheral vision, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Countries

China

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

After eligibility confirmation, patients were randomized in a 4:1 ratio to 2 treatment arms.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Ranibizumab (RFB002)
3 initial intravitreal injections to the study eye at Day 1, Month 1 and Month 2, followed by as-needed intravitreal injections of ranibizumab 0.5 mg guided by VA stabilization, plus sham laser
307
Laser
Laser photocoagulation applied to the study eye at Day 1, followed by active laser photocoagulation at intervals no shorter than 3 months apart, plus sham injections
77
Total384

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdverse Event64
Overall StudyDeath20
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up20
Overall StudyPhysician Decision52
Overall StudyProtocol deviation50
Overall StudySubject/guardian decision88

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicRanibizumab (RFB002)LaserTotal
Age, Continuous58.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.7
59.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.19
58.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.79
Best Corrected Visual Acuity59.6 letters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.53
58.2 letters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.43
59.3 letters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.32
Sex: Female, Male
Female
168 Participants38 Participants206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
139 Participants39 Participants178 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
116 / 30730 / 75
serious
Total, serious adverse events
57 / 30715 / 75

Outcome results

Primary

Mean Average Change From Baseline in Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Letters) to Month 1 Through 12

Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. Twelve monthly BCVA values were averaged \[(Month1+Month2+...+Month12)/12\], and the baseline BCVA value was subtracted from the average. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.

Time frame: Baseline, Monthly from Month 1 through Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS). Missing values imputed by the mean value last observation carried forward (MV-LOCF).

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Average Change From Baseline in Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Letters) to Month 1 Through 126.8 lettersStandard Deviation 6.58
LaserMean Average Change From Baseline in Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Letters) to Month 1 Through 121.1 lettersStandard Deviation 7.73
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [4.1, 7.5]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Mean Average Change in BCVA From Month 4 to Month 12 Compared to Month 3

Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. Nine monthly BCVA values were averaged \[(Month4+Month5+...+Month12)/9\],and the Month 3 BCVA value was subtracted from the average. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.

Time frame: Monthly from Month 3 through Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) with missing values imputed by the last observation carried forward (LOCF).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Average Change in BCVA From Month 4 to Month 12 Compared to Month 3Average Change from Baseline Month 4 to Month 120.3 lettersStandard Deviation 4.51
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Average Change in BCVA From Month 4 to Month 12 Compared to Month 3Month 366.4 lettersStandard Deviation 10.66
LaserMean Average Change in BCVA From Month 4 to Month 12 Compared to Month 3Month 359.2 lettersStandard Deviation 12.63
LaserMean Average Change in BCVA From Month 4 to Month 12 Compared to Month 3Average Change from Baseline Month 4 to Month 120.2 lettersStandard Deviation 6.08
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each Visit

Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.

Time frame: Baseline, Monthly from Month 1 through Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) with missing values imputed by the last observation carried forward (LOCF). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 66.8 lettersStandard Deviation 8
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 25.8 lettersStandard Deviation 6.44
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 76.8 lettersStandard Deviation 7.95
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 46.6 lettersStandard Deviation 7.23
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 87.4 lettersStandard Deviation 8.12
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 14.0 lettersStandard Deviation 5.59
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 97.3 lettersStandard Deviation 8.18
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 107.2 lettersStandard Deviation 8.45
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 56.8 lettersStandard Deviation 7.41
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 117.8 lettersStandard Deviation 8.55
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 127.8 lettersStandard Deviation 8.72
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 36.9 lettersStandard Deviation 6.91
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 122.5 lettersStandard Deviation 8.78
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 111.7 lettersStandard Deviation 9.35
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 1-0.9 lettersStandard Deviation 5.5
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 20.0 lettersStandard Deviation 8.08
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 31.1 lettersStandard Deviation 9.18
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 40.0 lettersStandard Deviation 11.64
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 50.6 lettersStandard Deviation 10.61
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 60.3 lettersStandard Deviation 11.01
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 71.3 lettersStandard Deviation 10.13
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 81.9 lettersStandard Deviation 9.69
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 101.6 lettersStandard Deviation 9.23
LaserMean Change From Baseline in BCVA (Letters) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 91.8 lettersStandard Deviation 9.33
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each Visit

CSFT (the average retinal thickness of the circular area within 1 millimeter diameter around the foveal center) was assessed using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). A negative change value indicates an improvement in macular edema, while a positive change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.

Time frame: Baseline, Monthly from Month 1 through Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) with missing values imputed by the last observation carried forward (LOCF). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 2-141.3 micrometersStandard Deviation 146.15
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 3-154.2 micrometersStandard Deviation 147.94
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 4-130.4 micrometersStandard Deviation 152.6
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 9-142.4 micrometersStandard Deviation 156.03
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 1-126.7 micrometersStandard Deviation 140.59
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 5-141.0 micrometersStandard Deviation 153.28
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 6-146.2 micrometersStandard Deviation 154.87
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 7-138.4 micrometersStandard Deviation 161.04
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 8-146.9 micrometersStandard Deviation 154.68
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 10-137.6 micrometersStandard Deviation 152.73
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 11-144.8 micrometersStandard Deviation 159.87
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 12-146.5 micrometersStandard Deviation 157.61
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 11-88.1 micrometersStandard Deviation 170.11
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 2-48.8 micrometersStandard Deviation 133.22
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 6-72.9 micrometersStandard Deviation 152.47
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 3-58.5 micrometersStandard Deviation 157.3
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 10-82.9 micrometersStandard Deviation 166.16
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 4-72.6 micrometersStandard Deviation 149.13
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 8-81.8 micrometersStandard Deviation 151.89
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 7-72.4 micrometersStandard Deviation 150.86
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 12-85.9 micrometersStandard Deviation 166.6
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 1-33.1 micrometersStandard Deviation 113.34
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 9-80.9 micrometersStandard Deviation 157.69
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Central Sub-Field Thickness (CSFT) at Each VisitChange from Baseline at Month 5-72.3 micrometersStandard Deviation 150.45
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Color Vision at Month 6 and Month 12

Color vision was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in color vision, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations).The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Color Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 62.0 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.68
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Color Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 120.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.55
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Color Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 62.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.26
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Color Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 121.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.35
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Dependency at Month 6 and Month 12

Dependency was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in dependency, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Dependency at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 60.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.95
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Dependency at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 120.9 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.47
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Dependency at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 6-4.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.53
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Dependency at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-5.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.87
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Distance Activities at Month 6 and Month 12

Distance activities were assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in distance activities, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Distance Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 65.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.79
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Distance Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 121.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.74
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Distance Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 6-2.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.35
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Distance Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-5.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.89
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Driving at Month 6 and Month 12

Driving was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in driving, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. Note: Many patients did not answer the driving related question as they did not drive at all.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations).The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Driving at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 62.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.87
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Driving at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-0.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.29
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Driving at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 62.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.52
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Driving at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 124.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.98
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Health at Month 6 and Month 12

General health was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in general health, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Health at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 6-1.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.32
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Health at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-2.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.34
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Health at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 6-0.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.81
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Health at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-4.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.56
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Vision at Month 6 and Month 12

General vision was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in general vision, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 66.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.77
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 125.9 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.12
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 64.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.58
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported General Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 125.9 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.06
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Mental Health at Month 6 and Month 12

Mental health was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in mental health, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Mental Health at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 61.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.07
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Mental Health at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 121.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.05
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Mental Health at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 6-0.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.58
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Mental Health at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 120.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.32
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Near Activities at Month 6 and Month 12

Near activities were assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in near activities, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Near Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 65.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.81
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Near Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 120.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.64
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Near Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 6-1.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.2
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Near Activities at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-3.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.93
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Ocular Pain at Month 6 and Month 12

Ocular pain was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in ocular pain, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Ocular Pain at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 6-1.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.71
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Ocular Pain at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-0.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.89
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Ocular Pain at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 61.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.89
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Ocular Pain at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 124.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.72
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Peripheral Vision at Month 6 and Month 12

Peripheral vision was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in peripheral vision, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Peripheral Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 61.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.51
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Peripheral Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-2.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.07
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Peripheral Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 65.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.38
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Peripheral Vision at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 123.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.64
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Roles Difficulties at Month 6 and Month 12

Roles difficulties were assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in roles difficulties, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Roles Difficulties at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 61.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.05
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Roles Difficulties at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 120.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.62
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Roles Difficulties at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 6-0.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.24
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Roles Difficulties at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-1.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.36
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Social Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12

Social functioning was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in social functioning, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Social Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 62.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.24
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Social Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-0.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.58
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Social Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 6-1.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.31
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Social Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12Change from Baseline at Month 12-3.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.51
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Visual Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12, Composite Score

Visual functioning was assessed by the patient using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 = worst possible score and 100 = best. A positive change value indicates a perceived improvement in visual functioning, while a negative change value indicates a worsening.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set, observed data (no missing data imputations). The number analyzed is the number of patients with a value for both baseline and the specific post-baseline visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Visual Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12, Composite ScoreChange from Baseline at Month 62.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.54
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Visual Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12, Composite ScoreChange from Baseline at Month 120.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.99
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Visual Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12, Composite ScoreChange from Baseline at Month 60.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.17
LaserMean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Visual Functioning at Month 6 and Month 12, Composite ScoreChange from Baseline at Month 12-0.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.89
Secondary

Mean Number of Ranibizumab Re-treatments Received in the Study Eye From Month 3 Onward

A ranibizumab re-treatment was defined as an administration of ranibizumab injection at a scheduled visit following at least one non-missed visit where ranibizumab was not administered in the study eye due to visual acuity stabilization. This outcome measure was pre-specified for the Ranibizumab 0.5 mg arm only.

Time frame: Monthly from Month 3 through Month 12

Population: Safety Analysis Set

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Mean Number of Ranibizumab Re-treatments Received in the Study Eye From Month 3 Onward1.6 retreatmentsStandard Deviation 0.64
Secondary

Percentage of Patients With BCVA ≥ 73 Letters at Month 12

Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. BCVA ≥ 73 letters is approximately equivalent to 20/40 on a Snellen chart. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.

Time frame: Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) with missing values imputed by the last observation carried forward (LOCF).

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Percentage of Patients With BCVA ≥ 73 Letters at Month 1236.0 percentage of participants
LaserPercentage of Patients With BCVA ≥ 73 Letters at Month 1221.3 percentage of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Patients With BCVA Gain of ≥ 10 and ≥ 15 Letters From Baseline at Month 12

Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) with missing values imputed by the last observation carried forward (LOCF).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Percentage of Patients With BCVA Gain of ≥ 10 and ≥ 15 Letters From Baseline at Month 12Gain of ≥ 10 letters40.6 percentage of participants
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Percentage of Patients With BCVA Gain of ≥ 10 and ≥ 15 Letters From Baseline at Month 12Gain of ≥ 15 letters18.5 percentage of participants
LaserPercentage of Patients With BCVA Gain of ≥ 10 and ≥ 15 Letters From Baseline at Month 12Gain of ≥ 10 letters20.0 percentage of participants
LaserPercentage of Patients With BCVA Gain of ≥ 10 and ≥ 15 Letters From Baseline at Month 12Gain of ≥ 15 letters8.0 percentage of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Patients With BCVA Loss of < 10 and < 15 Letters From Baseline to Month 12

Visual acuity with eyeglasses was assessed in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)-like charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters correctly identified at the specified distance. A positive change value indicates an improvement in visual acuity, while a negative change value indicates a worsening. One eye (study eye) contributed to the analysis.

Time frame: Baseline, Month 12

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) with missing values imputed by the last observation carried forward (LOCF).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Percentage of Patients With BCVA Loss of < 10 and < 15 Letters From Baseline to Month 12Loss of < 10 letters97.0 percentage of participants
Ranibizumab (RFB002)Percentage of Patients With BCVA Loss of < 10 and < 15 Letters From Baseline to Month 12Loss of <15 letters99.0 percentage of participants
LaserPercentage of Patients With BCVA Loss of < 10 and < 15 Letters From Baseline to Month 12Loss of < 10 letters89.3 percentage of participants
LaserPercentage of Patients With BCVA Loss of < 10 and < 15 Letters From Baseline to Month 12Loss of <15 letters97.3 percentage of participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026