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A Study of Intravitreal ILUVIEN® Implant as Baseline Therapy in Patients With Early Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
NCT04469595 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This is a randomized, masked, active-controlled, parallel-group, multi-center study that will assess the efficacy of ILUVIEN as a baseline therapy in the treatment of Center Involving DME (CI-DME). The study will enroll patients who are either treatment naïve or have not received any DME treatments for the preceding 12 months as documented in medical records. Patients who received DME treatment \>12 months before screening, must not have received \>4 intravitreal injections. The study will compare 2 treatment regimens: ILUVIEN intravitreal implant (0.19 mg) followed by supplemental aflibercept as needed per protocol criteria (2 mg/0.05 mL), compared to intravitreal aflibercept loading dose (2 mg administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks for 5 consecutive doses) followed by supplemental aflibercept as needed per protocol criteria (2 mg/0.05 mL).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Aflibercept
- DRUG Iluvien 0.19 MG Drug Implant
Study Locations (20)
California
- Investigative Site — Beverly Hills
- Investigative Site — Glendale
- Investigative Site — Laguna Hills
- Investigative Site — Santa Ana
Florida
- Investigative Site — Clearwater
- Investigative Site — Orlando
- Investigative Site — Palm Beach Gardens
- Investigative Site — Tampa
Illinois
- Investigative Site — Elmhurst
- Investigative Site — Lemont
- Investigative Site — Oak Park
- Investigative Site — Springfield
Arizona
- Investigative Site — Phoenix
- Investigative Site — Tucson
Georgia
- Investigative Site — Marietta
- Investigative Site — Sandy Springs
Kansas
- Investigative Site — Leawood
- Investigative Site — Shawnee Mission
Colorado
- Investigative Site — Colorado Springs
Louisiana
- Investigative Site — West Monroe
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-08-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-12-31 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04469595
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04469595 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 4, 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 300 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Alimera Sciences, which has 2 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 Diabetic Macular Edema appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Aflibercept 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: NCT04469595 reports 20 study locations spanning 8 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Florida, Illinois. 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 NCT04469595 about?
NCT04469595 is a clinical study titled "A Study of Intravitreal ILUVIEN® Implant as Baseline Therapy in Patients With Early Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)". This is a randomized, masked, active-controlled, parallel-group, multi-center study that will assess the efficacy of ILUVIEN as a baseline therapy in the treatment of Center Involving DME (CI-DME). The study will enroll patients who are either treatment naïve or have not received any DME treatments ...
What is the current status of trial NCT04469595?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2020-08-31. Estimated completion is 2024-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04469595 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Diabetic Macular Edema. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04469595?
The interventions under investigation include: Aflibercept (DRUG), Iluvien 0.19 MG Drug Implant (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04469595?
This trial is sponsored by Alimera Sciences, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04469595 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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