Basic Information

Gene symbol VEGFA Synonyms L-VEGF, MVCD1, VEGF, VPF Type of gene protein-coding
Gene perturbation-related omics dataset PerturbAtlas | PertOrg
Description vascular endothelial growth factor A

GTO ID GTC0050
Trial ID NCT00605280
Disease Diabetes Mellitus | Macular Edema
Altered gene VEGFA
Therapeutic/Target gene Target gene
TherapyAptamer
Treatment Macugen|pegaptanib|EYE001
PhasePhase2|Phase3
Recruitment statusCompleted
TitleA Phase 2/3 Randomized, Controlled, Double-Masked, Multi-Center, Comparative Trial, In Parallel Groups, To Compare The Safety And Efficacy Of Intravitreous Injections Of 0.3 Mg Pegaptanib Sodium (Macugen), Given As Often As Every 6 Weeks For 2 Years, To Sham Injections In Subjects With Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Involving The Center Of The Macula With An Open-Label Macugen Year 3 Extension
Year2005
CountryAustralia|Austria|Brazil|Canada|Colombia|Czechia|Denmark|France|Germany|Greece|India|Italy|Netherlands|Portugal|South Africa|Switzerland|United Kingdom|United States
Company sponsorPfizer
Other ID(s)A5751013|EOP1013H

Clinical Result

Cohort1: Pegaptanib_dose level 1_from baseline up to 2 years
Administration route intravitreal injection
Dosage Pegaptanib Sodium, 0.3 mg, every 6 weeks from baseline up to 2 years
Pts 174
Age Adult, Older_Adult
Outcome Number of Participants With Greater Than or Equal to ≥10 Letter (or 2 Line) Improvement in Vision at 1 Year:Measure Type: Number:49
Adverse reactions 42/174(Cardiac disorders; Endocrine disorders; Eye disorders; Gastrointestinal disorders; General disorders; Hepatobiliary disorders; Infections and infestations; Injury, poisoning and procedural complications; Metabolism and nutrition disorders; Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders; Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified(incl cysts and polyps); Nervous system disorders; Renal and urinary disorders; Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders; Vascular disorders)
References PMID: 21896838
Cohort2: Pegaptanib_dose level 2
Administration route intravitreal injection
Dosage Pegaptanib Sodium, 0.03 mg, every 6 weeks, up to 2 years
Pts 22
Age Adult, Older_Adult
Adverse reactions 4/22(Gastrointestinal disorders; Metabolism and nutrition disorders; Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified(incl cysts and polyps); Nervous system disorders; Renal and urinary disorders; Vascular disorders)
References PMID: 21896838
Cohort3: Pegaptanib_dose level 3
Administration route intravitreal injection
Dosage Pegaptanib Sodium, 0.003 mg, every 6 weeks, up to 2 years
Pts 7
Age Adult, Older_Adult
Adverse reactions No serious clinical adverse events
References PMID: 21896838
Cohort4: sham injection
Administration route intravitreal injection
Dosage sham injection, from baseline up to Year 2
Pts 143
Age Adult, Older_Adult
Outcome Number of Participants With Greater Than or Equal to ≥10 Letter (or 2 Line) Improvement in Vision at 1 Year:Measure Type: Number:25
Adverse reactions 35/143(Cardiac disorders; Eye disorders; Gastrointestinal disorders; General disorders; Infections and infestations; Injury, poisoning and procedural complications; Metabolism and nutrition disorders; Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified(incl cysts and polyps); Nervous system disorders; Psychiatric disorders; Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders; Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders; Vascular disorders)
References PMID: 21896838
Cohort5: Pegaptanib_dose level 1_Year 3
Administration route intravitreal injection
Dosage Pegaptanib Sodium, 0.3 mg (Year 3)
Pts 46
Age Adult, Older_Adult
Adverse reactions 4/46(Eye disorders; Nervous system disorders; Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders)
References PMID: 21896838
Cohort6: sham injection_Pegaptanib
Administration route intravitreal injection
Dosage Pegaptanib Sodium, 0.3 mg, every 6 weeks for 1 year (Year 3)
Pts 54
Age Adult, Older_Adult
Adverse reactions 6/54(Blood and lymphatic system disorders; Gastrointestinal disorders; Infections and infestations; Injury, poisoning and procedural complications; Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified(incl cysts and polyps); Nervous system disorders; Reproductive system and breast disorders; Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders; Vascular disorders)
References PMID: 21896838

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