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Hyperbaric Chamber for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) Patients

Primary Purpose

Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Israel
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Hyperbaric chamber treatment
Sponsored by
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients age 18-80 years with a documented CRVO who treated by Avastin for more than 12 months.
  2. Patients who signed an informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients with Carotid stenosis of more than 70%
  2. Anemia of < 10mg/Dl
  3. Patients with chest X ray pathology which cannot be admitted to hyperbaric chamber treatment.
  4. Patients with claustrophobia or that cannot decompress properly.
  5. Patients with any malignant disease
  6. Patients with inability to sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Sites / Locations

  • Assaf Harofe MCRecruiting

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Optical Coherence Tomography Measurements of the Retina
This is a non-contact medical imaging technology similar to ultrasound and MRI. With OCT, reflected light is used to produce detailed cross-sectional and 3D images of the eye.

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
March 23, 2015
Last Updated
March 31, 2015
Sponsor
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02405741
Brief Title
Hyperbaric Chamber for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) Patients
Official Title
Does Hyperbaric Chamber Improve the Functionality and Symptoms Related to Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)?
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
March 2015 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
March 2016 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
September 2016 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Hyperbaric chamber treatment assists in increasing the amount of oxygen in the plasma and in the tissues and has been proven to be beneficial in treating different ischemic wounds, and acute retinal artery occlusion (ARAO) but its effect hasn't been tested in CRVO patients yet.
Detailed Description
Trial protocol V2.0 - Hyperbaric chamber treatment to CRVO patients Assaf HaRofe Medical Center - Zerifin, Israel Purpose: To determine whether hyperbaric chamber treatment improves the functionality and symptoms related to CRVO Introduction: Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) has profound effects on retinal circulation. As this vein collects the entire venous outflow from the retina, retinal perfusion is greatly impaired when it occludes. Even though, as compensation, the collateral outflow is expanded but nevertheless there is an increase in retinal venous pressure, venous dilation, retinal hemorrhage and retinal edema. Reduction of blood flow leads to retinal hypoxia and upregulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VGEF ) In CRVO there is a variable degree of capillary nonperfusion visible on fluorescein angiography (FA) which is divided into "ischemic" and "non ischemic" depending on the size of the area of non perfusion on FA. Possible complications of CRVO include chronic cystoid macular edema (CME), neovascularization of retina, neovascular glaucoma and vitreous hemorrhage. These complications are serious, sight threatening, and require prolonged treatment. Current therapy of CRVO requires different treatment modalities depending on the complication. Neovascularization is treated mainly by laser photocoagulation (PRP - pan retinal photocoagulation) and VEGF inhibitors. Photocoagulation is based on lowering the oxygen consumption of peripheral retina. Macular edema is treated with anti VEGF and/or steroidal injections. Most patients require continuous monthly injections which may last for years in order to dehydrate their macula. Recent clinical trials such as CRUISE and BRAVO have shown that the immediate monthly injections of anti VEGF (Ranibizumab) during the first 6 months and then later as needed decreased substantially the time to achieve visual acuity gain following CRVO5. In BRAVO trial the cumulative proportion of patients who had gained 15 letters or more from baseline by 12 month (from CRVO incidence) was 50% (sham), 68% (ranibizumab 0.3 mg), and 71% (ranibizumab 0.5 mg) and in CRUISE trial 42%, 61%, and 66%, respectively. Another trial which evaluated the effect of anti VEGF was the COPERNICUS trial in which patients with CRVO received intravitreal aflibercept injection every 4 weeks up to 6 months following the CRVO. The control group received sham injections and the proportion of patients gaining ≥ 15 letters was 56.1% versus 12.3% (P<0.001) at week 24. Improved reduction in central retinal thickness and increased vitreous hemorrhage as the major side effect (up to 6.8%) was also evident in patients treated with aflibercept. Although effective, these anti VEGF injections expose the patient to many possible side effects including sub conjunctival hemorrhage and transient hypertension at the mild end of the spectrum or endophthalmitis and lens injury at the severe end. An alternative treatment is the use of steroids such as dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex). However, this treatment may induce side effects such as increased ocular pressure, cataract, allergy, conjunctival hemorrhage and eye pain. Hypoxic induction of cytokines, such as VEGF, play a central role in CRVO and its consequences such as retinal edema and iris neovascularization. Hyperbaric chamber has the potential to increase oxygen perfusion and perhaps decrease retinal hypoxia, thereby decreasing the induction of cytokines and improving retinal functionality. The investigators' broad experience in hyperbaric chamber treatment reveals that it is a rather benign treatment compared to the alternatives where the most relevant side effect in eligible patients is usually ear barotrauma. Investigative Device: Hyperbaric chamber assists in increasing the amount of oxygen in the plasma and in the tissues and has been proven to be beneficial in treating different ischemic wounds, and acute retinal artery occlusion (ARAO) but its effect hasn't been tested in CRVO patients yet. Methods: Patients with chronic CRVO who are receiving monthly injections of Bevacizumab treatment for at least 12 months will be recruited. Upon recruitment each patient will undergo a screening Ophthalmologic examination including visual acuity, refraction and OCT. This will be followed by a series of 40 daily hyperbaric chamber treatments. A repeated ophthalmic examination will be done after 20 and 40 hyperbaric sessions.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
20 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Hyperbaric chamber treatment
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Optical Coherence Tomography Measurements of the Retina
Description
This is a non-contact medical imaging technology similar to ultrasound and MRI. With OCT, reflected light is used to produce detailed cross-sectional and 3D images of the eye.
Time Frame
up to 40 treatments (expected average of 8 weeks)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients age 18-80 years with a documented CRVO who treated by Avastin for more than 12 months. Patients who signed an informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: Patients with Carotid stenosis of more than 70% Anemia of < 10mg/Dl Patients with chest X ray pathology which cannot be admitted to hyperbaric chamber treatment. Patients with claustrophobia or that cannot decompress properly. Patients with any malignant disease Patients with inability to sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: -
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Rubin, MD
Phone
972-89779720
Email
yairub@gmail.com
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Assaf Harofe MC
City
Zerifin
Country
Israel
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Rubin, MD
Phone
972-89779720

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