Impact of Intravitreal Faricimab on Renal Function in Diabetic Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Alexandroupolis

About this trial

This study aims to investigate the impact of intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti VEGF) Faricimab on renal function of diabetic patients. Faricimab is a new anti-VEGF drug which inhibits both VEGF-A and Ang-2 and it is used for the treatment of diabetic macular edema and neovascular age related macular degeneration. It is known that previous anti-VEGF agents has systematic absorption and may cause deterioration in renal function of the patients. However, the effect of Faricimab on kidney function has not been investigated yet. Taking into account that Ang-2 has destructive effect on kidneys, the investigation of the effect of its inhibition in diabetic patients who have already renal function deterioration may provide a valuable information in scientific community.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients with diabetes

Patients with DME or nAMD or macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion

Patients already receiving nephroprotective drugs

Disqualifiers

Patients with end stage renal disease

Pregnancy

Patients with other retinal disorders

Previous renal transplantation Patients under hemodialysis

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Intravitreal injection of Faricimab or Aflibercept 2 mg

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups