Trial Outcomes & Findings for VEGF Trap-Eye in Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Pathologic Myopia (mCNV) (NCT NCT01249664)

NCT ID: NCT01249664

Last Updated: 2014-05-05

Results Overview

Defined study baseline range of ETDRS Best Corrected Visual Acuity letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

122 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Week 24

Results posted on

2014-05-05

Participant Flow

The study was conducted at 20 study centers in 5 countries. Recruitment period: 17 Dec 2010 - 28 Feb 2013.

A total of 173 participants were screened.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Overall Study
STARTED
91
31
Overall Study
Participants Received Treatment
91
31
Overall Study
Fulfilled Requirements of FAS Population
90
31
Overall Study
Completed 24 Weeks Treatment
83
25
Overall Study
Completed 48 Weeks Treatment
78
24
Overall Study
COMPLETED
85
31
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
5
0
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

VEGF Trap-Eye in Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Pathologic Myopia (mCNV)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Total
n=121 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
58.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.7 • n=5 Participants
57.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.1 • n=7 Participants
58.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.3 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
65 Participants
n=5 Participants
27 Participants
n=7 Participants
92 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Baseline Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter scores
56.4 Letters correctly read
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.8 • n=5 Participants
56.6 Letters correctly read
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.9 • n=7 Participants
56.5 Letters correctly read
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5 • n=5 Participants
Baseline Central Retinal Thickness by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
349.7 µm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 91.3 • n=5 Participants
354.2 µm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 107.2 • n=7 Participants
350.9 µm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 95.2 • n=5 Participants
Baseline intraocular pressure
15.2 mm Hg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.7 • n=5 Participants
15.8 mm Hg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.8 • n=7 Participants
15.4 mm Hg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.7 • n=5 Participants
Number of participants by category of time since mCNV diagnosis
>= 2 months
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Number of participants by category of time since mCNV diagnosis
< 2 months
73 Participants
n=5 Participants
24 Participants
n=7 Participants
97 Participants
n=5 Participants
Baseline National Eye Institute 25-item Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) total score
70.47 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.48 • n=5 Participants
72.73 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.29 • n=7 Participants
71.04 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.94 • n=5 Participants
European questionnaire 5 dimensions (EQ-5D) total score
0.88 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.18 • n=5 Participants
0.88 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.15 • n=7 Participants
0.88 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.18 • n=5 Participants
Race
Asian
90 Participants
n=5 Participants
31 Participants
n=7 Participants
121 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race
White
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Baseline Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) size
0.4086 disc area
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5028 • n=5 Participants
0.3334 disc area
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.3413 • n=7 Participants
0.3894 disc area
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4666 • n=5 Participants
Baseline area of leakage
0.7005 disc area
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6830 • n=5 Participants
0.6867 disc area
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5563 • n=7 Participants
0.6970 disc area
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6507 • n=5 Participants
Duration of disease
145.6 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 437.4 • n=5 Participants
177.1 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 512.0 • n=7 Participants
153.7 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 455.6 • n=5 Participants
Baseline axial length
28.791 millimeter (mm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.524 • n=5 Participants
28.610 millimeter (mm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.696 • n=7 Participants
28.745 millimeter (mm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.564 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Defined study baseline range of ETDRS Best Corrected Visual Acuity letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Mean Change in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) as Measured by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) From Baseline to Week 24 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)
12.1 Letters correctly read
Standard Deviation 8.3
-2.0 Letters correctly read
Standard Deviation 9.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 15 Letters in BCVA as Measured by ETDRS at Week 24 Using the LOCF Approach
38.9 Percentage of participants
9.7 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Data as observed at visit, no carrying forward from latest observation if missing data at later time points. Defined study baseline range of ETDRS Best Corrected Visual Acuity letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=84 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=25 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Mean Change in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) as Measured by ETDRS From Baseline to Week 24 - Observed Cases
12.0 Letters correctly read
Standard Deviation 8.4
-0.8 Letters correctly read
Standard Deviation 9.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 10 Letters in BCVA at Week 24 - LOCF
63.3 Percentage of participants
12.9 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 5 Letters in BCVA at Week 24 - LOCF
83.3 Percentage of participants
19.4 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 48

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 15 Letters in BCVA at Week 48 - LOCF
50.0 Percentage of participants
29.0 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 48

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 10 Letters in BCVA at Week 48 - LOCF
68.9 Percentage of participants
41.9 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 48

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Gained at Least 5 Letters in BCVA at Week 48 - LOCF
87.8 Percentage of participants
45.2 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Lost at Least 15 Letters in BCVA at Week 24 - LOCF
0 Percentage of participants
6.5 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Lost at Least 10 Letters in BCVA at Week 24 - LOCF
0 Percentage of participants
25.8 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Lost at Least 5 Letters in BCVA at Week 24 - LOCF
3.3 Percentage of participants
35.5 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 48

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Lost at Least 15 Letters in BCVA at Week 48 - LOCF
1.1 Percentage of participants
6.5 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 48

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Lost at Least 10 Letters in BCVA at Week 48 - LOCF
1.1 Percentage of participants
22.6 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 48

Defined study baseline range of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) letter score of 73 to 35 letters (ETDRS equivalent of 20/40 to 20/200) in the study eye; a higher score represents better functioning. Nominator = (Number of participants who maintained vision \* 100); Denominator = Number of participants analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Lost at Least 5 Letters in BCVA at Week 48 - LOCF
3.3 Percentage of participants
29.0 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

A negative number indicates improvement (reduced thickness).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Mean Change in Central Retinal Thickness (CRT) as Assessed by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) From Baseline to Week 24 - LOCF
-79.1 microns
Standard Deviation 83.7
-4.2 microns
Standard Deviation 127.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 48

A negative number indicates improvement (reduced thickness).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Mean Change in Central Retinal Thickness (CRT) as Assessed by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) From Baseline to Week 48 - LOCF
-83.1 microns
Standard Deviation 85.5
-56.7 microns
Standard Deviation 119.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

CNV area values measured in square millimeters, each disc area is equivalent to 2.54 mm\^2 on the retina; lower values represent better outcomes

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Mean Change in Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV) Lesion Size as Assessed by Fluorescein Angiography (FA) From Baseline to Week 24 - LOCF
-0.2233 Disc areas
Standard Deviation 0.3195
0.3007 Disc areas
Standard Deviation 0.4383

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 48

CNV area values measured in square millimeters, each disc area is equivalent to 2.54 mm\^2 on the retina; lower values represent better outcomes

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Mean Change in Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV) Lesion Size as Assessed by Fluorescein Angiography (FA) From Baseline to Week 48 - LOCF
-0.1995 Disc areas
Standard Deviation 0.4281
-0.0111 Disc areas
Standard Deviation 0.4031

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

EQ-5D is a quality of life questionnaire based on a scale from -0.594 (worst) to 1.00 (best).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Mean Change in European Five-dimensional Health Scale (EQ-5D) Score From Baseline to Week 24 - LOCF
0.0187 Scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.1749
0.0341 Scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.1723

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

The NEI VFQ-25 total score ranges from 0-100 with a score of 0 being the worst outcome and 100 being the best outcome. The NEI VFQ questionnaire is organized as a collection of subscales which are all scored from 0-100. To reach the overall composite score, each sub-scale score is averaged in order to give each sub-scale equal weight.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Mean Change in National Eye Institute 25-item Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) Total Score From Baseline to Week 24 - LOCF
3.14 Scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.21
-2.58 Scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Percentage of Participants Who Were Withdrawn From Study Drug During the First 24 Weeks
6.7 Percentage of participants
19.4 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

A negative change from baseline indicates improvement, ie, less leakage.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aflibercept Injection First, Then Aflibercept or Sham
n=90 Participants
Participants received a single 2 mg dose of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321) at baseline (Week 0). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Sham Treatment First, Then Aflibercept Injection or Sham
n=31 Participants
Participant received a sham injection every 4 weeks from Week 0 to Week 20. At Week 24, participants received a single 2 mg Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) (EYLEA, VEGF Trap-Eye, BAY86-5321). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 44 only if the Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met at a given visit, participant received a sham injection.
Mean Change in Area of Leakage From Baseline at Week 24 - LOCF
-0.4743 Disc areas
Standard Deviation 0.4839
0.2094 Disc areas
Standard Deviation 0.5088

Adverse Events

Aflibercept Injection (Until Week 20)

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 30 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Sham Treatment (Until Week 20)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Aflibercept Injection (Until Week 44)

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Sham Treatment Then Aflibercept Injection (Until Week 44)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Aflibercept Injection (Until Week 20)
n=91 participants at risk
Participants received a 2 mg single dose of IAI at baseline (Week 20). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 20 only if the CNV persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met, participant received a sham injection. Participants were observed until week 24. Participants in the safety population were at risk.
Sham Treatment (Until Week 20)
n=31 participants at risk
Participants received a sham injection every 4 weeks from week 0 through week 20. Participants were observed until week 24. Participants in the safety population were at risk.
Aflibercept Injection (Until Week 44)
n=91 participants at risk
Participants who continued the study drug until week 20 were monitored every 4 weeks and received a single 2 mg dose IAI at these visits from week 24 through week 44 only if the CNV persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met, participant received a sham injection. Participants were observed from week 24 until week 48. Participants in the safety population were at risk.
Sham Treatment Then Aflibercept Injection (Until Week 44)
n=31 participants at risk
Participants who continued the sham treatment until week 20 were monitored every 4 weeks and received a single 2 mg dose IAI at these visits from week 24 through week 44 only if the CNV persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment were not met, participant received a sham injection. Participants were observed from Week 24 until Week 48. Participants in the safety population were at risk.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
1.1%
1/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Eye disorders
Choroidal neovascularisation
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
1.1%
1/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Eye disorders
Macular hole
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
2.2%
2/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia moraxella
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
1.1%
1/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Nervous system disorders
Cerebral haemorrhage
1.1%
1/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
1.1%
1/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Aflibercept Injection (Until Week 20)
n=91 participants at risk
Participants received a 2 mg single dose of IAI at baseline (Week 20). Following this, participants were monitored every 4 weeks and received an injection at these visits up to week 20 only if the CNV persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met, participant received a sham injection. Participants were observed until week 24. Participants in the safety population were at risk.
Sham Treatment (Until Week 20)
n=31 participants at risk
Participants received a sham injection every 4 weeks from week 0 through week 20. Participants were observed until week 24. Participants in the safety population were at risk.
Aflibercept Injection (Until Week 44)
n=91 participants at risk
Participants who continued the study drug until week 20 were monitored every 4 weeks and received a single 2 mg dose IAI at these visits from week 24 through week 44 only if the CNV persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment criteria were not met, participant received a sham injection. Participants were observed from week 24 until week 48. Participants in the safety population were at risk.
Sham Treatment Then Aflibercept Injection (Until Week 44)
n=31 participants at risk
Participants who continued the sham treatment until week 20 were monitored every 4 weeks and received a single 2 mg dose IAI at these visits from week 24 through week 44 only if the CNV persisted or recurred, i.e. protocol defined re-treatment criteria were met. If these re-treatment were not met, participant received a sham injection. Participants were observed from Week 24 until Week 48. Participants in the safety population were at risk.
Eye disorders
Conjunctival haemorrhage
7.7%
7/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
3.2%
1/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
7.7%
7/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
3.2%
1/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Eye disorders
Dry eye
6.6%
6/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
3.2%
1/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
1.1%
1/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
3.2%
1/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Eye disorders
Eye pain
6.6%
6/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
3.2%
1/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
2.2%
2/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
3.2%
1/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Eye disorders
Posterior capsule opacification
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
9.7%
3/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Eye disorders
Punctate keratitis
4.4%
4/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
9.7%
3/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
5.5%
5/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
9.7%
3/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
5.5%
5/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
3.3%
3/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Infections and infestations
Herpes zoster
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
6.5%
2/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
9.9%
9/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
6.5%
2/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
9.9%
9/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
6.5%
2/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
6.6%
6/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
3.2%
1/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/91 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.
0.00%
0/31 • From the first study drug injection until 30 days after the last study drug injection at the latest up to week 48.

Additional Information

Therapeutic Area Head

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