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NCT06984822 Evaluation of Serum- and OCT Biomarkers in Patients With DME Treated With Anti-VEGF or Dexamethasone Implant

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NCT ID NCT06984822
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Vastra Gotaland Region
Condition Diabetic Macular Edema
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2025-08-01
Primary Completion 2028-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Anti-VEGF treatmentDexamethasone implantTreatment with intravitreal anti-VEGF OR Dexamethasone implant

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 150 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the association between serum biomarkers and clinical response to anti-VEGF or dexamethasone implant by assessing OCT-biomarkers in patients with diabetic macular edema, DME, and to compare these with a group of naive patients (those not previously treated for DME).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Type I or type II DM. * DME involving the center of the fovea with CFT more than 280 microns and the presence of intraretinal cysts. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior history of any other macular disease. * Previous treatment with dexamethasone implants in the last six months for those in the anti-VEGF group. * Previous treatment with anti-VEGF in the last two months for those in the dexamethasone implant group. * Prior vitreoretinal surgery. * Previous laser treatment of the macula. * Previous panretinal photocoagulation. * Ocular surgery in the previous 3 months.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Imadeddin Abu Ishkheidem, M.D.

✉ imadeddin.abu.ishkheidem@vgregion.se

📞 +46738744867

Principal Investigator

Marita Grönlund, M.D. Prof

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Göteborg University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06984822 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Diabetic Macular Edema. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06984822 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06984822 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at imadeddin.abu.ishkheidem@vgregion.se for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06984822 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Mölndal, Sweden, Mölndal, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06984822 clinical trial?

NCT06984822 is sponsored by Vastra Gotaland Region. The principal investigator is Marita Grönlund, M.D. Prof at Göteborg University. The trial plans to enroll 150 participants.

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