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Phase 2 RCT of intravitreal sirolimus versus anti-VEGF for wet AMD with prior treatment failure

This Phase 2 randomized controlled trial compared intravitreal sirolimus injections to anti-VEGF treatment in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration who had persistent retinal edema despite previous anti-VEGF therapy. The study was conducted at a single site with subject masking. Specific efficacy and safety results were not reported in the abstract provided.

RCTNotable significance
Reporter brief

What this changes

The finding has not established an approved change to our evidence assessment.

Source date: Jun 22, 2017 · Discovered: Sep 19, 2026 · Assessed: — · Research update

What it does not prove

  • Limitations have not yet been verified. Read the primary source.

Extracted from supplied source material; model confidence is not a measured probability of correctness.

Design
Rct
Sample size
—
Duration
—
Population
Subjects with wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (wet AMD) with persistent intraretinal or subretinal edema due to neovascular AMD despite previous AntiVEGF treatment
Primary outcome
Safety and efficacy of intravitreal injections of Sirolimus in wet AMD with persistent edema
Effect size
—
Significance
Not reported
Journal
Maturi, Raj K., M.D., P.C.
Published
Jun 22, 2017

Source versions

Version 1: Unassessed

Version 1: Superseded

Assessment history

9/24/2026 · SUPERSEDED: Source updated; assessment withdrawn pending review.

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