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Diabetic Macular Edema Clinical Trial in Newport Beach, CA

Access cutting-edge diabetic macular edema treatment through this phase 2 clinical trial at a research site in Newport Beach. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Newport Beach

    Convenient for CA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Newport Beach site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Diabetic Macular Edema Study in Newport Beach

This study is open to adults 18 and older with an eye condition called diabetic macular edema. People are required to have a specific type of diabetic macular edema called centre-involved diabetic macular edema (CI-DME) to take part. The purpose of this study is to find out whether a medicine called BI 1815368 improves sight in people with CI-DME and to find the most suitable dose. This study has 2 parts. In the first part, participants are put into 2 groups of equal size randomly, which means

Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

≥18 years of age
Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM) (type 1 or type 2), Haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) \<12% treated with stable medication for at least 30 days prior to Day 1; no already-set plans for major changes in DM medication (e.g. start of new medication) at the time of screening and baseline
Centre-involved diabetic macular edema (CI-DME) confirmed on spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) with central subfield foveal thickness (CST) ≥320 µm in the study eye at screening
Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) visual acuity Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letter score in the study eye between 24 and 78 (Snellen equivalent range 20/320 to 20/32) at screening Further inclusion criteria apply.

Exclusion Criteria

Macular edema considered to be due to other causes than CI-DME in the study eye
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy or iris neovascularisation (including the anterior chamber angle) in the study eye
Any intravitreal (IVT) anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment within 4 months before Day 1 (other than faricimab or aflibercept 8mg), and within 6 months before Day 1 for faricimab or aflibercept 8 mg, and/or more than 4 prior IVT injections with anti-VEGF treatment in total in the study eye
Any history of panretinal photocoagulation, macular laser photocoagulation, vitreoretinal surgery, IVT or periocular corticosteroid treatment (within 12 months before Day 1), history of fluocinolone ophthalmic implant or dexamethasone IVT implant before Day 1, or topical steroid or NSAID treatment (within 30 days before Day 1)
Active ocular inflammation of any history of intraocular inflammation within 1 year
Aphakia or total absence of the posterior capsule; Yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser capsulotomy in the study eye is permitted if more than 2 months prior to Day 1 Further exclusion criteria apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Newport Beach?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06962839) has an active research site in Newport Beach, CA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment Options in Newport Beach, CA

If you're searching for diabetic macular edema treatment options in Newport Beach, CA, this clinical trial (NCT06962839) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Newport Beach research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 2 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced diabetic macular edema specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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