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Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Brolucizumab 6mg Compared to Aflibercept 2 mg in a Treat-to-control Regimen (TALON)
NCT04005352 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This was a 64-week randomized, double-masked, multi-center, active-controlled, two-arm study in patients with neovascular age related macular degeneration (nAMD) who have not previously received anti- vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BIOLOGICAL Brolucizumab 6 mg
- BIOLOGICAL Aflibercept 2 mg
Study Locations (20)
Florida
- Novartis Investigative Site — Fort Lauderdale
- Novartis Investigative Site — Fort Myers
- Novartis Investigative Site — Orlando
- Novartis Investigative Site — Pinellas Park
- Novartis Investigative Site — Winter Haven
California
- Novartis Investigative Site — Huntington Beach
- Novartis Investigative Site — Loma Linda
- Novartis Investigative Site — Riverside
- Novartis Investigative Site — Santa Ana
Oregon
- Novartis Investigative Site — Portland
- Novartis Investigative Site — Springfield
Texas
- Novartis Investigative Site — Austin
- Novartis Investigative Site — Bellaire
Arizona
- Novartis Investigative Site — Phoenix
Illinois
- Novartis Investigative Site — Springfield
Indiana
- Novartis Investigative Site — Indianapolis
Iowa
- Novartis Investigative Site — West Des Moines
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 734 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-09-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-09-09 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04005352
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04005352 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 734 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which has 792 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Age-related Macular Degeneration appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Brolucizumab 6 mg is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04005352 reports 20 study locations spanning 11 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Florida, California, Oregon. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04005352 about?
NCT04005352 is a clinical study titled "Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Brolucizumab 6mg Compared to Aflibercept 2 mg in a Treat-to-control Regimen (TALON)". This was a 64-week randomized, double-masked, multi-center, active-controlled, two-arm study in patients with neovascular age related macular degeneration (nAMD) who have not previously received anti- vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment.
What is the current status of trial NCT04005352?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 734 participants. The study started on 2019-09-25. Estimated completion is 2022-09-09.
What conditions does trial NCT04005352 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Age-related Macular Degeneration. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04005352?
The interventions under investigation include: Brolucizumab 6 mg (BIOLOGICAL), Aflibercept 2 mg (BIOLOGICAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04005352?
This trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which has 792 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04005352 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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