A Randomized, Double-Masked, Active-Controlled Phase 2 Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Repeated Doses of Intravitreal REGN910-3 in Patients With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

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