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NCT03802630 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Brolucizumab Versus Aflibercept in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Macular Edema Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
450
Enrollment target

NCT03802630: Clinical Trial Phase 3 study, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

NCT03802630 is a Phase 3 study that was terminated before completion, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The registered enrollment target is 450 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (42% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03802630, a Phase 3 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
450 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of brolucizumab in treatment of patients with macular edema (ME) secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO).

Primary Outcome

BCVA measurements were taken in a sitting position using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) visual acuity testing charts at an initial testing distance of 4 meters. Min and max possible scores are 0-100 letters read respectively. A higher score represents better visual functioning. Missing and censored BCVA values were imputed by Last observation carried forward (LOCF) as the primary approach. Observed values from both scheduled and unscheduled post-baseline visits were used fo

Interventions

  • OTHER Sham injection
  • DRUG Brolucizumab 6 mg
  • DRUG Aflibercept 2 mg

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 450 participants
Start Date 2019-07-02
Est. Completion 2021-07-26
Phase Phase 3
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

1,375 total trials

Why NCT03802630 stopped before completion

NCT03802630 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 450 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (42% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Sham injection is the first listed.

NCT03802630 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03802630 about?

NCT03802630 is a clinical study titled "Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Brolucizumab Versus Aflibercept in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Macular Edema Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion". The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of brolucizumab in treatment of patients with macular edema (ME) secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO).

What is the current status of trial NCT03802630?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 450 participants. The study started on 2019-07-02. Estimated completion is 2021-07-26.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03802630?

The interventions under investigation include: Sham injection (OTHER), Brolucizumab 6 mg (DRUG), Aflibercept 2 mg (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03802630?

This trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which has 1,375 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT03802630's enrollment target sits among peer trials

450 837th of 2000 higher than 1,137 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03802630, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT03802630 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.