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Manage Macular Cystoid Edema With Retinal Vein Obstruction Using Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ranibizumab

Launched by DONGYANG PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL · Jan 30, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 04, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Traditional Chinese Medicine Ranibizumab Retinal Vein Obstruction

Description

Compared to the sole intravitreal injection of ranibizumab, the combined use of traditional Chinese medicine with intravitreal ranibizumab aims to determine if it is more effective in alleviating macular cystoid edema secondary to retinal branch vein occlusion, leading to improved visual prognosis and potentially reducing the frequency of intravitreal drug injections.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Foveal center-involved macular edema (ME) lasting less than 9 months
  • * Central Macular Thickness (CMT) greater than or equal to 250 μm
  • * Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) of 24-73 letters (20/40 to 20/320) in the study eye
  • * Initial diagnosis with no prior treatments, such as laser therapy or intravitreal injections
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Presence of any additional macular pathology, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or diabetic retinopathy (DR) affecting the macula
  • * Concurrent serious conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, liver, or kidney diseases
  • * Concerns or doubts regarding treatment
  • * Known allergies to the ingredients of the medication.

About Sponsor

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, /ˈnaɪ.æd/) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIAID's mission is to conduct basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Contacts

JC

Jennifer Cobb

Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Locations

Dongyang, Zhejiang, China

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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