AAA Print Page Phone: 248.288.2280 Home Our Patients For Physicians Research / Education Our Physicians Locations Contact Current Research Studies Associated Retinal Consultants P.C. > Current Research Studies The physicians at Associated Retinal Consultants (ARC) sponsor research devoted to the advancement of medical and surgical care of retinal and macular diseases. Collaborative studies are performed with the National Institute of Health, the pharmaceutical industry, and other national and international institutions. An independent Investigational Review Board (IRB) reviews all proposed research studies to ensure the efficacy and safety of protocols and treatment. IRB approval is required before a new study is conducted. The following is a list of currently enrolling studies: Title: A Phase 3 multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Intravitreal Administration of Zimura™ (Complement C5 Inhibitor) in Patients with Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age- Related Macular Degeneration. Protocol Number: ISEE2008 GATHER2 Condition: Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Eligible Subjects will be randomly assigned into one of the two study arms: Zimura Arm: Zimura 2 mg intravitreal injections at day 1 followed by continued dosing monthly through Month 12. Subjects will be re-randomized at Month 12 to receive either Zimura 2 mg administered monthly from Month 12 through Month 23 OR sham administered at Months 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22, and Zimura 2 mg administered every other month at Months 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23. Sham Arm: Sham injections at day 1 followed by continued dosing monthly through Month 23. Final Visit for all arms: Month 24 Sponsor: Iveric bio, Inc. Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Antonio Capone Jr., M.D. Coordinators: Christopher Tripp, BS 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Opal Potter, MS 248-288-9132 ext. 1333 Title: PAGODA: A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Visual Assessor-Masked, Active-Comparator Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of the Port Delivery System With Ranibizumab in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema. Protocol Number: GR40550 Condition: Diabetic Macular Edema Eligible Subjects will be randomly assigned into one of the two study arms: PDS Arm: Participants randomized to the PDS arm will receive intravitreal ranibizumab injection every 4 weeks (loading phase) and will then have the PDS implant (pre-filled with ranibizumab) surgically inserted. PDS implant refills will be administered at fixed 24-week intervals. Intravitreal Arm: Participants randomized to the intravitreal arm will receive intravitreal ranibizumab injection every 4 weeks until they receive the PDS implant (pre- filled with ranibizumab). PDS implant refills will be administered at fixed 24-week intervals. Study expected to be completed in December 2022. Sponsor: F. Hoffman – La Roche Ltd Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Jeremy D. Wolfe, M.D. Coordinators: Neil Shah, MPH 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Kendra Mellert, MSA, CCRC 248-288-9132 ext. 1313 Title: COMINO: A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Active Comparator-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Faricimab in Patients with Macular Edema Secondary to Central Retinal or Hemiretinal Vein Occlusion. Protocol Number: GR41986 Condition: Central Retinal or Hemiretinal Vein Occlusion Eligible Subjects will be randomly assigned into one of the two study arms in part 1 and part 2.: Part 1 Arm A: Faricimab 6 mg injections monthly for 5 months (through week 20) for a total of 6 injections. Arm B: Aflibercept 2 mg injections monthly for 5 months (through week 20) for a total of 6 injections. Part 2 Arm A and Arm B: Faricimab 6 mg injections administered according to a personalized treatment interval dosing regimen either every 4 weeks or every 16 weeks to receive between 3 and 12 injections from week 24 through week 68. At faricimab dosing intervals, treatment intervals will be maintained or adjusted (increased by 4 weeks or decreased by 4, 8 or 12 weeks) based on retinal thickness and reading test results. Sham procedures (empty vial and an empty syringe without a needle) will be administered during study visits as which no faricimab treatment is administered to preserve the study masking. Final Visit for all arms: Week 72 Sponsor: F. Hoffman – La Roche Ltd Additional information about this trial is available at http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Jeremy D. Wolfe, M.D. Coordinators: Opal Potter, MS 248-288-9132 ext. 1333 Neil Shah, MPH 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Kendra Mellert, MSA, CCRP 248-288-9132 ext. 1313 Title: GALLEGO: A Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Single-Masked, Sham-Controlled Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of Intravitreal Injections Of RO7171009 In Patients With Geographic Atrophy Secondary To Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Protocol Number: GR40973 Condition: Geographic Atrophy Secondary To Age-Related Macular Degeneration Eligible Subjects will be randomly assigned into one of the four study arms: Arm A: RO7171009 every 4 weeks for 68 weeks Arm B: Simulated Injections every 4 weeks for 68 weeks Arm C: RO7171009 every 8 weeks for 64 weeks Arm D: Simulated Injections every 8 weeks for 64 weeks Final Visit for all arms: Week 76 Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Jeremy D. Wolfe, M.D. Coordinators: Jennifer Parsons 248-288-9132 ext. 1333 Neil Shah, MPH 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Kendra Mellert, MSA CCRC 248-288-9132 ext. 1313 Title: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-masked, Active Comparator-controlled, Multi-center, Two-arm, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal KSI-301 Compared with Intravitreal Aflibercept in Participants with Visual Impairment Due to Treatment-naïve Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) (BEACON). Protocol Number: KS301P103 Condition: Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) Eligible Subjects will be randomly assigned into one of the two study arms: Arm A: KSI-301 5 mg intravitreal injections once every 8 weeks after two monthly doses from Day 1 to Week 20 followed by an individual dosing regimen from Week 24 to Week 44 determined based on response to treatment. Arm B: Aflibercept 2 mg intravitreal injections once every 4 weeks from Day 1 to Week 20 followed by an individual dosing regimen from Week 24 to Week 44 determined based on response to treatment. Participants are followed every 4 weeks and get sham when KSI-301 or aflibercept is not indicated. Final In-person Visit for all arms: Week 48 Follow-up Phone Call for all arms: Week 52 Sponsor: Kodiak Sciences Inc. Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Jeremy D. Wolfe, M.D. Coordinators: Opal Potter, MS 248-288-9132 ext. 1333 Christopher Tripp, BS 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Title: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-masked, Active Comparator-controlled, Multi-center, Two-arm, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal KSI-301 Compared with Intravitreal Aflibercept in Participants with Visual Impairment Secondary to Treatment-naïve Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) (GLIMMER). Protocol Number: KS301P105 Condition: Treatment-naïve Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Eligible Subjects will be randomly assigned into one of the two study arms: KSI-301 Arm: KSI-301 5 mg intravitreal injections for 3 monthly loading doses, followed by individualized dosing between every-8 to every-24 weeks based on disease activity. Aflibercept Arm: aflibercept 2 mg intravitreal injections for 5 monthly loading doses, followed by every 8 week dosing. Participants are followed every 4 weeks and get sham when KSI-301 or aflibercept is not indicated Final In-person Visit for all arms: Week 104 Follow-up Phone Call for all arms: Week 108 Sponsor: Kodiak Sciences Inc. Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Jeremy D. Wolfe, M.D. Coordinators: Opal Potter, MS 248-288-9132 ext. 1333 Christopher Tripp, BS 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Title: PHOTON: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Active-Controlled Phase 2/3 Study Of The Efficacy and Safety Of High-Dose Aflibercept In Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema. Protocol Number: VGFTe(HD)-DME-1934 Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Study Population: Diabetic Macular Edema Study Treatments: Eligible Subjects will be randomly assigned into either one of the three study arms: Arm A: Aflibercept 2 mg every 8 weeks after 5 initial monthly injections Arm B: High dose Aflibercept every 16 weeks after 3 initial monthly injections Arm C: High dose Aflibercept every 12 weeks after 3 initial monthly injections Final Visit for all arms: Week 96 Additional information about this trial is available at Clinicaltrial.gov Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Antonio Capone Jr., M.D. Coordinators: Jennifer Parsons 248-288-9132 ext. 1333 Neil Shah, MPH 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Kendra Mellert, MSA CCRC 248-288-9132 ext. 1313 Title: PAVILION: A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of the Port Delivery System With Ranibizumab in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy. Protocol Number: GR41675 Condition: Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy without Center-Involved Diabetic Macular Edema Eligible Subjects will be randomly assigned into one of the two study arms: Comparator Arm: Participants randomized to the comparator arm will undergo study visits every 4 weeks for observation and comprehensive clinic monitoring for the first 60 weeks. After 60 weeks, participants will receive two intravitreal ranibizumab injection every 4 weeks (loading phase) and will then have the PDS implant (pre-filled with ranibizumab). PDS implant refills will be administered at fixed 36-week intervals. The duration of study participation will depend o health authority approval of the PDS implant for diabetic retinopathy without center-involved diabetic macular edema. Sponsor: F. Hoffman – La Roche Ltd Additional information about this trial is available at http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Jeremy D. Wolfe, M.D. Coordinators: Neil Shah, MPH 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Opal Potter, MS 248-288-9132 ext. 1333 Kendra Mellert, MSA, CCRC 248-288-9132 ext. 1313 Title: A Phase 2 Trial Of AU-011 Via Suprachoroidal Administration With A Dose Escalation Phase (Open-Label, Ascending Single And Repeat Dose) And A Randomized, Masked Dose Expansion Phase Designed To Evaluate The Safety And Efficacy Of AU-011 In Subjects With Primary Indeterminate Lesions And Small Choroidal Melanoma. Protocol Number: AU-011-202 Condition: Primary Indeterminate Lesions and Small Choroidal Melanoma Eligible Subjects will be assigned into one of six study cohorts: Cohort 2: AU-011 dose of 40μg delivered via suprachoroidal injection followed by a laser application 4-6 hours after the suprachoroidal injection. Cohort 4: AU-011 maximum tolerated dose of either 10μg, 20μg or 40μg delivered via suprachoroidal injection for 2 weeks each followed by one laser application 4-6 hours after the suprachoroidal injection or two laser applications about 30 minutes apart, with the first laser application 4-6 hours after the suprachoroidal injection. Cohort 6: Randomized AU-011 or sham study drug in a 1:1 ratio. If 2 cycles of study drug are given, the second cycle of AU-011 or sham will be administered at Week 6 or after resolution of intraocular inflammation following the first cycle. Final Visit for all arms: Week 104 Sponsor: Aura Biosciences, Inc. Additional information about this trial is available at http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov – NCT: 04417530 Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Antonio Capone Jr., M.D. Coordinators: Kendra Mellert, MSA, CCRC 248-288-9132 ext. 1313 Neil Shah, MPH 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Title: Prospective Randomized Comparative Trial for Combination Dexamethasone Implant with PRN Anti-VEGF Therapy to Anti-VEGF Therapy Alone In Treatment Resistant Diabetic Macular Edema: Informing The Role For Imaging Biomarkers and Combination Therapy. Protocol Number: PRECISION Study Condition: Diabetic Macular Edema Eligible subjects will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: Study groups include: Group A: One aflibercept injection prior to randomization. Dexamethasone implant injection given at month 0 and then as needed if 10 weeks or more since last dexamethasone implant injection. If less than 10 weeks since last dexamethasone implant injection, then aflibercept injection as needed if edema persists. Group B: One aflibercept injection prior to randomization. Aflibercept injection given at month 0 and then as needed aflibercept injection given at months 1 through 6 for persistent Diabetic Macular Edema. Final visit for all arms: Month 6 Sponsor: Cleveland Clinic Allergan Title: The GUARD Trial: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled, Prospective, Adaptive Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Repeated Intravitreal Injections of ADX-2191 Versus Standard-Of-Care for the Prevention of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy. Protocol Number: ADX-2191-PVR-001 Sponsor: Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. Study Population: Recurrent Retinal Detachment with Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR); or Open Globe Trauma with Retinal Detachment Study Treatments: Eligible Subjects will be randomly assigned into either one of the two study arms: • Control Arm: Standard Procedures (Pars Plana Vitrectomy—surgery for attachment of retina) • Intervention Arm: Standard Procedures with the addition of repeated intravitreal injections of ADX-2191 until post-operative Week 16 Final Visit for all arms: Week 24 Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Tamer H. Mahmoud, M.D., Ph.D. Coordinators: Jennifer Parsons 248-288-9132 ext. 1333 Neil Shah, MPH 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Kendra Mellert, MSA CCRC 248-288-9132 ext. 1313 Title: ISIS 696844-CS5: A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Masked Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Multiple Doses of IONIS-FB-LRX, an Antisense Inhibitor of Complement Factor B, in Patients with Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Protocol Number: ISIS 696844-CS5 Condition: Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Eligible subjects will be randomly assigned to one of four possible dose levels in 2 stages. Stage 1: 60 Subjects, approximately 15 Subjects receiving placebo Dose Level 1: Subcutaneous Injections of IONIS-FB-LRX vs Placebo every 2 weeks for the first 5 weeks then every 4 weeks for a total of 45 weeks Dose Level 2: Subcutaneous Injections of IONIS-FB-LRX vs Placebo every 2 weeks for the first 5 weeks then every 4 weeks for a total of 45 weeks Dose Level 3: Subcutaneous Injections of IONIS-FB-LRX vs Placebo every 2 weeks for the first 5 weeks then every 4 weeks for a total of 45 weeks Stage 2: 270 Subjects. 90 Subjects receiving placebo Dose Level 1: Subcutaneous Injections of IONIS-FB-LRX vs Placebo every 2 weeks for the first 5 weeks then every 4 weeks for a total of 45 weeks Dose Level 2: Subcutaneous Injections of IONIS-FB-LRX vs Placebo every 2 weeks for the first 5 weeks then every 4 weeks for a total of 45 weeks Length of Study: 57 Weeks Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Antonio Capone Jr., M.D. Coordinators: Neil Shah, MPH, CRC 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Kendra Mellert, MSA CCRC 248-288-9132 ext. 1313 Title: A Registry Of Patients With Primary Choroidal Melanoma (CM) Or Indeterminate Lesions (ILS). Protocol Number: AU-011-401 Condition: Primary Choroidal Melanoma (CM) or Indeterminate Lesions (ILS) Eligible Subjects will participate in the Registry following completion of or withdrawal from participation in an Aura sponsored clinical trial for primary choroidal melanoma (CM) or indeterminate lesions (IL). Final Visit: A minimum of 5 years (including time enrolled in an Aura sponsored clinical trial), until withdrawal of consent, or until death whichever comes first. Sponsor: Aura Biosciences, Inc. Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Antonio Capone Jr., M.D. Coordinators: Kendra Mellert, MSA CCRC 248-288-9132 ext. 1313 Christopher Tripp, BS 248-288-9132 ext. 1315 Opal Potter, MS 248-288-9132 ext. 1333 Title: PANDA2: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized, Dose-Ranging Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Conbercept Intravitreal Injection in Subjects with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Protocol Number: KHB-1802 Condition: Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Treatment Naive. Eligible subjects will be randomly assigned to one of three study arms. Study arms include: Conbercept 0.5 mg Intravitreal Injections Conbercept 1.0 mg lntravitreal Injections Aflibercept 2.0 mg Intravitreai Injections Sponsor: Chengdu Kanghong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Traverse City Site: Principal Investigator: Douglas Covert, M.D., MPH Coordinators: Julie Darling, RN, CCRP (231) 938-0710 Ext. 1514 Serena Neal, CCRP (231) 938-0710 Ext.1516 Title: LUMINA: A Phase III, Multicenter, Sham-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Masked Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal Injections of 440 µg DE-109 for the Treatment of Active, Non-Infectious Uveitis of the Posterior Segment of the Eye. Protocol Number: 010906IN Condition: Non-Infectious Uveitis ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03711929 Eligible subjects will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Study arms include: Arm A: DE-109 injections every 2 months (Day 1, Month 2, and Month 4) Arm B: Sham procedure every 2 months (Day 1, Month 2, and Month 4) Arm C: DE-109 injections at a blinded dose every 2 months (Day 1, Month 2, and Month 4) Final visit for all arms: Month 12 Sponsor: Santen Incorporated Royal Oak Site: Principal Investigator: Lisa J. Faia, M.D. Coordinators: Neil Shah (248) 288-9132 x 1315 Kendra Mellert (248) 288-9132 x 1313 Status: Enrolling Title: OAKS: A Phase III, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Sham-Controlled Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal APL-2 Therapy with Sham Injections in Patients with Geographic Atrophy (GA). Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Protocol Number: APL2-304 Condition: Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Eligible subjects will be randomly assigned to one of four groups. Study arms include: APL-2 15 mg/0.1mL Monthly Injections for 24 months APL-2 15 mg/0.1mL Every-Other-Month Injections for 24 months Sham Monthly Injections for 24 months Sham Every-Other-Month Injections for 24 months Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals Principal Investigator: Paul V. Raphaelian, M.D. Coordinator: Debra Markus, CCRP, COT; Grand Rapids, MI (616) 942-2406 Ext. 1720 Status: Enrolling Title: A Natural History Observation and Registry Study of Macular Telangiectasia Type 2: The MacTel Study Protocol Number: MacTel NHOR Condition: Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 The study will develop a registry of patients with macular telangiectasia type 2 who may agree to be contacted for inclusion in future clinical trials. Participants who meet the study eligibility criteria will be enrolled in the registry and will be seen for one clinic visit and, if they agree, they will be contacted at least annually for updates on their health. Sponsor: The Lowy Medical Research Institute. Principle Investigator: Sandeep Randhawa, M.D. (Royal Oak) Paul V. Raphaelian, M.D. (Grand Rapids) Scott R. Sneed, M.D. (Traverse City) Coordinators: Kendra Mellert, MSA, CCRP; Royal Oak, MI 248-288-2280 Ext. 1313 Debra Markus, CCRP, COT; Grand Rapids, MI (616) 942-2406 Ext. 1720 Julie Darling, RN, CCRP; Traverse City, MI (231) 938-0710 Ext. 1514 Serena Neal, CCRP; Traverse City, MI (231) 938-0710 Ext.1516 Status: Enrolling ©2021 Associated Retinal Consultants. Home Our Physicians Locations Contact Privacy Notice Non-Discrimination Notice Site Disclaimer