Clinical trial • Phase III • Ophthalmology

AFLIBERCEPT for Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

Phase III trial of AFLIBERCEPT for Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). 77 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Ophthalmology
Trial Disease
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Paediatric Trial
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
14-08-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
04-10-2024

Trial design

Phase III trial in Romania, Bulgaria.

Target Sample Size
77

Eligibility

Recruits 77 paediatric patients.

Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population: paediatric patients (patients aged <13 months). Informed consent must be signed by parent(s)/legal guardian(s) as specified in the inclusion criteria and in the ICF; assent is not applicable due to participant age. Subject information and ICF documents are provided in country languages (Romanian and Bulgarian).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Patient was treated in study VGFTe-ROP-1920"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Age <13 months of chronological age"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Signed informed consent from parent(s)/legal guardian(s), which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1.\tPatient has a condition preventing participation in the study, or performance of study procedures. \tNOTE: Other Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Binocular best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Evaluate binocular visual acuity at the end of the study (BCVA)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of Patients with Adverse Events","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of patients experiencing adverse events as recorded during the study."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of Patients with Serious Adverse Events","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of patients experiencing serious adverse events as recorded during the study."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of patients developing unfavorable ocular structural outcome","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of patients with unfavorable ocular structural outcomes as assessed by ophthalmic examinations."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- BCVA in each eye","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Best-corrected visual acuity measured separately in each eye."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Refractive spherical equivalent in each eye","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measurement of refractive spherical equivalent in each eye using standard refraction methods."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Neurodevelopmental outcomes using BSID-III","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Neurodevelopmental assessment using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (BSID-III)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Neurodevelopmental outcomes using WPPSI-IV","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Neurodevelopmental assessment using the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Neurodevelopmental outcomes using VABS-II","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Adaptive behaviour assessment using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition (VABS-II)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of patients with recurrence of ROP","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of patients with documented recurrence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of patients requiring treatment for ROP","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of patients who require additional treatment for ROP during the study period."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
77
Recruitment Window Months
69
Consent Approach
Informed consent must be signed by parent(s)/legal guardian(s) as specified in the ICF and protocol. Subject information and ICF documents are available in Romanian and Bulgarian (documents: L1_VGFTe-ROP-2036_SIS-ICF_Main_RO; L1_VGFTe-ROP-2036_SIS-ICF_Main_BG). No documentation of assent (participants are infants <13 months).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
3
Total Number Of Participants
7

Romania

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
29-08-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
07-10-2024
Processing Time Days
39
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
2

Sites

Site Name
Centrul Medical Unirea S.R.L.
Department Name
Ophthalmology
Contact Person Name
Narcis Berlea
Contact Person Email
bernardum@yahoo.com

Bulgaria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
29-08-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-04-2026
Processing Time Days
595
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
5

Sites

Site Name
Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda University Hospital EAD
Department Name
Ophthalmology
Contact Person Name
Lilyana Dimitrova
Contact Person Email
ldimitrova.md@gmail.com
Site Name
University Specialized Hospital For Eye Diseases For Active Treatment-Varna EOOD
Department Name
100003 : Department for eye diseases
Contact Person Name
Mariya Boyadzhieva
Contact Person Email
boyadzhievamaria@gmail.com

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
Parexel International (IRL) Limited
Responsibilities
sponsorDuties codes: [1,12,5,6]; contact: ingrid.jones@parexel.com
Name
Iqvia Pharma Inc.
Responsibilities
sponsorDuties codes: [6,7]; contact: anupama.muppaneni@quintiles.com
Name
Ercules Comunicazioni S.r.l.
Responsibilities
To create recruitment and retention materials; contact: lucina.tabasso@ercules.it

Third parties

  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Parexel International (IRL) Limited","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: [1,12,5,6]; contact: ingrid.jones@parexel.com","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Italy","full_name":"Ercules Comunicazioni S.r.l.","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties code: 15 (\"To create recruitment and retention materials\"); contact: lucina.tabasso@ercules.it","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Iqvia Pharma Inc.","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: [6,7]; contact: anupama.muppaneni@quintiles.com","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Eylea 40 mg/mL solution for injection in a vial
Active Substance
AFLIBERCEPT
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVITREAL USE
Route
Intravitreal
Authorisation Status
Authorised (marketing authorisation EU/1/12/797/002)

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