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TTT Versus TTT and Triamcinolone to Decrease Exudation in Choroidal Melanoma After Proton Beam Therapy

Primary Purpose

Exudative Retinal Detachment, Uveal Melanoma

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Germany
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Transpupillary thermotherapy
Sponsored by
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Exudative Retinal Detachment

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

•exudation (tumor associated exudation/exudative retinal detachment) after proton beam therapy in choroidal melanoma and/or ciliary body melanoma

Exclusion criteria:

  • Tumor recurrence
  • Endoresection and / or previous vitrectomy
  • Treatment with anti-angiogenic drugs or intravitreal corticosteroids or any other investigational drug within 3 months prior to randomisation
  • Prior laser photocoagulation treatment within 3 months (focal / grid laser) or 6 months (panretinal) prior to study entry
  • Known hypersensitivity against local anaesthetics

Sites / Locations

  • Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Transpupillary therapy alone

TTT+Triamcinolone Acetonide

Arm Description

Transpupillary thermotherapy is performed as monotherapy. It is performed with an infrared diode laser adapted to a slit-lamp biomicroscope at a wavelength of 810 nm and beam diameters of 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 2.0, or 3.0 mm using a contact lens and through a dilated pupil. Each TTT spot was applied for a duration of about 1 minute to achieve a grayish-white color on the surface of the tumor. TTT could be repeated at intervals of 6-8 weeks with the goal of achieving a complete resolution of fluid

transpupillary thermotherapy followed by an intravitreal injection of triamcinolone. It is performed with an infrared diode laser adapted to a slit-lamp biomicroscope at a wavelength of 810 nm and beam diameters of 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 2.0, or 3.0 mm using a contact lens and through a dilated pupil. Each TTT spot was applied for a duration of about 1 minute to achieve a grayish-white color on the surface of the tumor. After an intravitreal injection of triamcinolone was perfomed under sterile conditions. TTT and triamcinolone injection could be repeated at intervals of 6-8 weeks with the goal of achieving a complete resolution of fluid.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Decrease of exudation, as indicated by compairing the extent of exudation measured in quadrants in color fundus photographs, autofluorescence imaging, and/or optical coherence tomogaphy.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Toxic tumor syndrone and required secondary vitrectomy
If tumor relaxed lipid exudates or a neovascular glaucoma develop a secondary vitrectomy will be required to preserve the globe.

Full Information

First Posted
February 23, 2015
Last Updated
February 6, 2017
Sponsor
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02379000
Brief Title
TTT Versus TTT and Triamcinolone to Decrease Exudation in Choroidal Melanoma After Proton Beam Therapy
Official Title
Transpupillary Thermotherapy (TTT) Alone Versus the Combined Therapy Consisting of TTT and Intravitreal Injection of Triamcinolone to Decrease Exudation in Choroidal Melanoma After Proton Beam Therapy
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
February 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
January 2015 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2017 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
July 2018 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Charite University, Berlin, Germany

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Proton beam therapy is a safe irradiation modality for choroidal melanoma. But often after irradiation the exudation increases resulting in an exudative retinal detachment requiring vitreoretinal surgery. It is known that intravitreally injected triamcinolone and TTT is capable to decrease the exudation. If there is any advantage in a combined treatment this study will investigate.
Detailed Description
Proton beam therapy is an eye preserving irradiation modality for uveal melanoma. After proton beam therapy tumor related lipid exudation and exudative retinal detachment often increase. Therefore vitreoretinal surgery is sometimes required to reattach the retina to protect visual acuity. It is known that intravitreally injected triamcinolone and TTT is capable to decrease exudation. If there is any advantage in a combined treatment and if it is that effective to possibly avoid vitreoretinal surgery this study will investigate.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Exudative Retinal Detachment, Uveal Melanoma

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
50 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Transpupillary therapy alone
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Transpupillary thermotherapy is performed as monotherapy. It is performed with an infrared diode laser adapted to a slit-lamp biomicroscope at a wavelength of 810 nm and beam diameters of 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 2.0, or 3.0 mm using a contact lens and through a dilated pupil. Each TTT spot was applied for a duration of about 1 minute to achieve a grayish-white color on the surface of the tumor. TTT could be repeated at intervals of 6-8 weeks with the goal of achieving a complete resolution of fluid
Arm Title
TTT+Triamcinolone Acetonide
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
transpupillary thermotherapy followed by an intravitreal injection of triamcinolone. It is performed with an infrared diode laser adapted to a slit-lamp biomicroscope at a wavelength of 810 nm and beam diameters of 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 2.0, or 3.0 mm using a contact lens and through a dilated pupil. Each TTT spot was applied for a duration of about 1 minute to achieve a grayish-white color on the surface of the tumor. After an intravitreal injection of triamcinolone was perfomed under sterile conditions. TTT and triamcinolone injection could be repeated at intervals of 6-8 weeks with the goal of achieving a complete resolution of fluid.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Other Intervention Name(s)
Volon A
Intervention Description
Under sterile conditions an intravitreal injection of trimcinolone acetonide 4 mg was performed.
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Transpupillary thermotherapy
Other Intervention Name(s)
TTT
Intervention Description
We delivered TTT with an infrared diode laser adapted to a slit-lamp biomicroscope at a wavelength of 810 nm and beam diameters of 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 2.0, or 3.0 mm using a contact lens and through a dilated pupil. Each TTT spot was applied for a duration of about 1 minute to achieve a grayish-white color on the surface of the tumor.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Decrease of exudation, as indicated by compairing the extent of exudation measured in quadrants in color fundus photographs, autofluorescence imaging, and/or optical coherence tomogaphy.
Time Frame
6 weeks, 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Toxic tumor syndrone and required secondary vitrectomy
Description
If tumor relaxed lipid exudates or a neovascular glaucoma develop a secondary vitrectomy will be required to preserve the globe.
Time Frame
3 years

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: •exudation (tumor associated exudation/exudative retinal detachment) after proton beam therapy in choroidal melanoma and/or ciliary body melanoma Exclusion criteria: Tumor recurrence Endoresection and / or previous vitrectomy Treatment with anti-angiogenic drugs or intravitreal corticosteroids or any other investigational drug within 3 months prior to randomisation Prior laser photocoagulation treatment within 3 months (focal / grid laser) or 6 months (panretinal) prior to study entry Known hypersensitivity against local anaesthetics
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ira Seibel, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
City
Berlin
ZIP/Postal Code
12200
Country
Germany

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
16888407
Citation
Desjardins L, Lumbroso-Le Rouic L, Levy-Gabriel C, Dendale R, Delacroix S, Nauraye C, Esteve M, Plancher C, Asselain B. Combined proton beam radiotherapy and transpupillary thermotherapy for large uveal melanomas: a randomized study of 151 patients. Ophthalmic Res. 2006;38(5):255-60. doi: 10.1159/000094834. Epub 2006 Jul 28.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
22995029
Citation
Parrozzani R, Pilotto E, Dario A, Miglionico G, Midena E. Intravitreal triamcinolone versus intravitreal bevacizumab in the treatment of exudative retinal detachment secondary to posterior uveal melanoma. Am J Ophthalmol. 2013 Jan;155(1):127-133.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2012.06.026. Epub 2012 Sep 18.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
27175359
Citation
Seibel I, Cordini D, Willerding G, Riechardt AI, Joussen AM. Endodrainage, Tumor Photocoagulation, and Silicone Oil Tamponade for Primary Exudative Retinal Detachment due to Choroidal Melanoma Persisting after Proton Beam Therapy. Ocul Oncol Pathol. 2014 Oct;1(1):24-33. doi: 10.1159/000365333. Epub 2014 Jul 22.
Results Reference
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