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Sham ranibizumab

Novartis · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Sham ranibizumab is a placebo used in clinical trials to compare the efficacy of ranibizumab.

Sham ranibizumab is a placebo used in clinical trials to compare the efficacy of ranibizumab. Used for Age-related macular degeneration.

At a glance

Generic nameSham ranibizumab
SponsorNovartis
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Ranibizumab is an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antibody fragment, and sham ranibizumab is used as a control to assess the effectiveness of ranibizumab in treating various eye conditions.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results