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The RAVE (Rubeosis Anit-VEgf) Trial, Utilizes Monthly Intravitreal Bevazizumab (Avastin) Injections for 12 Months to See if Total VEGF Blockade Will Prevent Neovascular Glaucoma and Eliminate the Need for Panretinal Photocoagulation in Patients With Ischemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Bevacizumab (Avastin®, Roche, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is an anti-VEGF recombinant humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody used to treat colorectal cancers. Bevacizumab may have a role in treating ocular disorders involving fibrovascular proliferation. To determine whether intraocular bevacizumab decreases rubeosis iridis in patients with neovascular glaucoma.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Instituto de Olhos de Goiania |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 25 |
| Start date | 2006-11 |
| Completion | 2011-11 |
Conditions
- Glaucoma
- Rubeosis Iridis
Interventions
- bevacizumab
Primary outcomes
- Intraocular Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Rubeosis Iridis — Compare results
RI was investigated prospectively by iris biomicroscopy. An expanded informed consent with an off-label use waiver and explanation letter was reviewed with all patients