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Randomized Study of Photodynamic Therapy Using Dihematoporphyrin in Patients With Corneal Neovascularization
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by: | FDA Office of Orphan Products Development Eastern Virginia Medical School
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Information provided by: | FDA Office of Orphan Products Development |
Purpose
OBJECTIVES:
I. Demonstrate the safety and efficacy of dihematoporphyrin derivative (DHP) in laser photodynamic therapy (PDT) in patients with corneal neovascularization.
II. Document the histopathologic mechanism of action in selected patients undergoing penetrating keratoplasty following PDT therapy for corneal neovascularization.
III. Facilitate FDA product approval of DHP as a photosensitizing agent for laser treatment in these patients.
IV. Explore the use of this photosensitizer for ocular and cutaneous basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.
Condition | Treatment or Intervention |
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Corneal Neovascularization |
Drug: Dihematoporphyrin derivative Drug: prednisolone Procedure: Laser surgery |
MedlinePlus related topics: Eye Diseases
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Placebo Control
Expected Total Enrollment: 150
Study start: October 1999
PROTOCOL OUTLINE:
This is a randomized, placebo controlled study.
Patients are randomized to 1 of 3 treatment arms:
Arm I: Patients receive topical dihematoporphyrin derivative (DHP) every 3 hours on days -3 and -2. Patients undergo laser surgery on day 0. After photodynamic (PDT) therapy, patients receive topical prednisolone phosphate four times a day for 90 days. Ninety days following PDT, patients may undergo corneal transplantation.
Arm II: Patients receive placebo topical gel and undergo sham laser surgery following arm I schedule, then receive topical prednisolone phosphate four times a day for 90 days. Patients may be crossed over to arm I if disease progression is observed.
Arm III: Patients receive a compressed 1 day schedule of DHP with 5 doses in the morning and then undergo laser surgery in the evening.
Patients are assessed on days 1, 7, 30, and 90 after PDT therapy.
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 12 Years and above, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
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Publications
Sheppard JD, Chames MA, Clarke KC, et al.: Argon laser photodynamic thrombosis of human corneal neovascularization utilizing intravenous dihematoporphyrin. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 35(4): 1350, 1994.
Chames MA, Sheppard JD, Mittal DC, et al.: A rabbit model for argon laser photodynamic therapy of corneal neovascularization utilizing topical dihematoporphyrin. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 36(1): 146, 1995.
Mittal DC, Chames MS, Sheppard JD, et al.: Distribution of dihematoporphyrin in rabbit cornea, iris, aqueous humor and plasma after topical intravenous administration. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 36(13): 2564, 1995.
Lattanzio F, Rusch A, Sheppard J, et al.: Documentation of corneal neovascularization by quantitative video fluorescein angiography. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 37: S546, 1996.
Cox KW, Sheppard JD, Lattanzio FA, et al.: Photodynamic therapy of corneal neovascularization using topical dihematoporphyrin ester. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 38: S512, 1997.
Williams PB, Sheppard JD, Chames MA, et al.: Distribution of dihematoporphyrin in rabbit cornea, iris, aqueous humor and serum after topical vs intravenous administration. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 35(10): 936, 1995.
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