Drugs / Verteporfin
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Verteporfin

Other / unclassified targets YAP1 via inhibition

Developed for
age-related macular degeneration · choroidal neovascularization · macular degeneration · wet macular degeneration · perifoveal exudative vascular anomalous complex · breast cancer · metastatic malignant neoplasm · basal cell carcinoma
+19 more · cancer · capillary malformation · central nervous system neoplasm · central serous chorioretinopathy · cutaneous melanoma · degenerative myopia · digestive system carcinoma · glioblastoma · malignant pancreatic neoplasm · myopia · pancreatic adenocarcinoma · pleural neoplasm · prostate cancer · prostate carcinoma · reactive cutaneous fibrous lesion · retinal detachment · retinal vascular disorder · retinoblastoma · histoplasmosis retinitis
Investigated by
Novartis · QLT Inc. · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital · Mayo Clinic · Modulight
+35 more · Novartis Pharmaceuticals · SpectraCure AB · Sun Yat-sen University · University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli · Bausch & Lomb Incorporated · Bay Area Retina Associates · Beckman Laser Institute University of California Irvine · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois · Department of Ophthalmology, Conegliano Hospital, Treviso, Italy · Duke University · Emory University · Eyetech Pharmaceuticals · Fondazione G.B. Bietti, IRCCS · Illinois Retina Associates · Jöri Pünchera · Medical College of Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic Retina Consultations, Inc. · Norwegian University of Science and Technology · Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences · Pfizer · Retinal Consultants Medical Group · Rogers Sciences Inc. · Roswell Park Cancer Institute · Seoul St. Mary's Hospital · St. Erik Eye Hospital · Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre · Texas Retina Associates · University College, London · University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · University Hospital, Geneva · University of California, Irvine · University of Geneva, Switzerland · University of Padova · Vitreous -Retina- Macula Consultants of New York · Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 4 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (2) US (FDA) VISUDYNE 2001-08-22 – 2008-06-30 fda.gov
Approved EU (EMA) Visudyne 2000-07-27 europa.eu
Approved US (FDA) VISUDYNE 2000-04-12 fda.gov

Trials 45 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 15 trials
Phase 1 NCT02702700 Jan 2016 → Aug 2018 pleural neoplasm Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01968486 Jun 2012 → Jul 2013 degenerative myopia University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02464761 Jun 2011 → Sep 2017 metastatic malignant neoplasm Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00802126 Nov 2007 → Dec 2008 myopia University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00002647 May 1994 → ? central nervous system neoplasm, metastatic malignant neoplasm Medical College of Wisconsin Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/27 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT06944249 May 2025 → Apr 2026 overdue reactive cutaneous fibrous lesion Jöri Pünchera Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT06807359 Jan 2025 → Jan 2028 expected prostate cancer SpectraCure AB Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT06306638 Oct 2024 → Oct 2029 expected cancer Roswell Park Cancer Institute Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT04590664 Jan 2021 → Aug 2025 overdue glioblastoma Emory University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03067051 Mar 2017 → Jul 2027 expected prostate carcinoma SpectraCure AB Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00570193 Dec 2006 → Jun 2011 age-related macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization Mid-Atlantic Retina Consultations, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00007969 Oct 2000 → ? cutaneous melanoma QLT Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 212 trials
Phase 2 NCT06381154 Dec 2024 → Mar 2028 expected pancreatic adenocarcinoma Mayo Clinic Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03033225 May 2017 → Sep 2023 digestive system carcinoma, malignant pancreatic neoplasm Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02939274 Oct 2016 → Dec 2018 breast cancer Rogers Sciences Inc. Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00574093 Jan 2008 → Jun 2009 wet macular degeneration Fondazione G.B. Bietti, IRCCS Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00492284 Jul 2007 → May 2009 choroidal neovascularization, macular degeneration QLT Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00527475 May 2007 → Jan 2010 macular degeneration Texas Retina Associates Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00696592 Jan 2007 → Jan 2008 wet macular degeneration University of Padova Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00457678 Jan → Dec 2007 age-related macular degeneration Vitreous -Retina- Macula Consultants of New York Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00390208 Aug 2006 → Dec 2008 age-related macular degeneration Bay Area Retina Associates Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00426998 Apr 2006 → ? choroidal neovascularization, macular degeneration Retinal Consultants Medical Group Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT00433017 May 2007 → Jul 2009 choroidal neovascularization, macular degeneration Novartis Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 35 trials
Phase 3 NCT00436553 Feb 2007 → Oct 2009 choroidal neovascularization, macular degeneration Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00390026 Nov 2006 → Nov 2008 age-related macular degeneration St. Erik Eye Hospital Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00429962 Jul 2006 → Jun 2008 age-related macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00121407 Mar 2002 → Aug 2005 macular degeneration QLT Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00049959 ? → Mar 2004 basal cell carcinoma, nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome QLT Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 47 trials
Phase 4 NCT04075136 Mar 2023 → Nov 2024 wet macular degeneration Wake Forest University Health Sciences Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01846273 Aug 2013 → Mar 2016 age-related macular degeneration, perifoveal exudative vascular anomalous complex Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00674323 Apr 2008 → May 2009 perifoveal exudative vascular anomalous complex Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00473642 May 2007 → May 2009 age-related macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00680498 Feb 2007 → Jul 2009 age-related macular degeneration Illinois Retina Associates Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00134667 Mar 2005 → Oct 2008 age-related macular degeneration Eyetech Pharmaceuticals Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00135837 Jun 2003 → ? age-related macular degeneration Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable8 trials
NCT02457026 Jan 2016 → Jan 2018 wet macular degeneration Duke University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
NCT01746875 Feb 2014 → Sep 2015 age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment Norwegian University of Science and Technology Terminated No outcome recorded
NCT01974622 Apr 2013 → Jun 2015 retinal vascular disorder Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT02872064 Jan 2013 → Nov 2017 breast cancer University College, London Completed No outcome recorded
NCT03459144 Dec 2012 → Jul 2015 Sun Yat-sen University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT04429139 Feb 2011 → May 2018 retinoblastoma Sun Yat-sen University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01360151 Feb → May 2011 perifoveal exudative vascular anomalous complex Seoul St. Mary's Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT00556946 Aug 2005 → Oct 2014 capillary malformation University of California, Irvine Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 17 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 1/22 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT01325181 Comparator Jul 2009 → Sep 2012 central serous chorioretinopathy Jang Won Heo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00138632 Background Sep 2005 → Nov 2007 wet macular degeneration Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 23 trials
Phase 2 NCT07488988 Comparator Jun 2026 → Feb 2028 expected Odense University Hospital Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00546936 Comparator Oct 2007 → Oct 2009 histoplasmosis retinitis Barnes Retina Institute Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00359164 Comparator Jul 2006 → Jun 2008 macular degeneration University of British Columbia Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 37 trials
Phase 3 NCT01922102 Comparator Sep 2013 → Sep 2016 degenerative myopia Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01482910 Comparator Dec 2011 → Mar 2014 macular degeneration Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01217944 Comparator Oct 2010 → Aug 2012 myopia Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00967850 Comparator Apr 2008 → Jun 2011 choroidal neovascularization, myopia Institute of Applied Ophthalmobiology - IOBA Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01570608 Comparator Mar 2007 → Aug 2011 age-related macular degeneration The Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Retinology and Biomicroscopic Laser Surgery Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 41 trial
Phase 4 NCT02072408 Background Feb 2014 → Nov 2017 ocular vascular disorder Samsung Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable4 trials
NCT03941587 Comparator Feb 2021 → Jun 2024 perifoveal exudative vascular anomalous complex Singapore National Eye Centre Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01256580 Comparator Aug 2010 → Mar 2013 angioid streaks, central serous chorioretinopathy, choroidal neovascularization, histoplasmosis retinitis +3 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Withdrawn No outcome recorded
NCT01019668 Comparator Nov 2008 → Dec 2009 central serous chorioretinopathy Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00455871 Comparator Apr 2007 → Oct 2010 age-related macular degeneration Barnes Retina Institute Unknown No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 15 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 63 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Verteporfin “This research study was designed to determine the effect on port wine stains (PWS) of liposomal benzoporphyrin derivative monoacid (BPD-MA) termed verteporfin by intravenous...” NCT00556946
53

“The purpose of this study is to report the treatment effect and safety of combined intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin using a...” NCT00802126

“PDT involves the use of a photo-activated chemotherapeutic agent, benzoporphyrin derivative (verteporfin/Visudyne) given intravenously that when stimulated by non-thermal...” NCT02464761

“In the verteporfin PDT combination therapy arm patients were treated on day one with 0.5 mg (10 mg/ml) IVR injection and after seven days with PDT standard fluence” NCT01968486

“Aflibercept dosage of 2mg in 0.05ml along with intravenous infusion of Verteporfin (6mg/m2)followed by laser light at a dosage of 25Joule/cm2” NCT03941587

Verteporfin (6 mg/m2, Visudyne®; Novartis International AG, Basel, Switzerland) was injected intravenously with a standard 10-min infusion” NCT04429139

“Ranibizumab 0.5mg, combined with photodynamic therapy with Verteporfin (dosage per label)” NCT00680498

Verteporfin photodynamic therapy acts through occluding newly formed vessels.” NCT00429962

“Rescue treatment: Verteporfin photodynamic therapy” NCT02072408

NCT01360151

NCT00433017

NCT00007969

NCT01325181

NCT02872064

NCT00426998

NCT06306638

NCT00002647

NCT00527475

NCT03033225

NCT00674323

NCT03459144

NCT01217944

NCT01256580

NCT04075136

NCT02939274

NCT06807359

NCT01846273

NCT00370539

NCT04590664

NCT03067051

NCT00359164

NCT00135837

NCT00696592

NCT02457026

NCT02702700

NCT01570608

NCT00570193

NCT06381154

NCT07488988

NCT01922102

NCT01746875

NCT00574093

NCT00390026

NCT00473642

NCT00049959

NCT00211445

NCT00492284

NCT00134667

NCT00390208

NCT06944249

NCT00436553

NCT00242580

NCT01019668

NCT00546936

Known as BPD-MA “This research study was designed to determine the effect on port wine stains (PWS) of liposomal benzoporphyrin derivative monoacid (BPD-MA) termed verteporfin by intravenous...” NCT00556946
Known as CL 318,952 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL5314346
Known as liposomal benzoporphyrin derivative monoacid “This research study was designed to determine the effect on port wine stains (PWS) of liposomal benzoporphyrin derivative monoacid (BPD-MA) termed verteporfin by intravenous...” NCT00556946
Known as Verteporfin = Visudyne Verteporfin = VisudyneNCT00359164
Known as Verteporfin for Injection Verteporfin for Injection (VFI), photosensitizing drug” NCT06807359
Known as Verteporfina ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL5314346
Known as Verteporfine ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL5314346
Known as VFI “Verteporfin for Injection (VFI), photosensitizing drug” NCT06807359
Known as Visudyne “PDT involves the use of a photo-activated chemotherapeutic agent, benzoporphyrin derivative (verteporfin/Visudyne) given intravenously that when stimulated by non-thermal...” NCT02464761
17

“Verteporfin (Visudyne) 6 mg/m2 at 300mW/cm2 given on week O and then at week 5, given as indicated per protocol; ranibizumab (Lucentis) 0.3 mg given at week 1” NCT00570193

“Verteporfin (6 mg/m2, Visudyne®; Novartis International AG, Basel, Switzerland) was injected intravenously with a standard 10-min infusion” NCT04429139

“ranibizumab(Lucentis) : 0.5mg/0.05ml - intravitreal injection verteporfin (Visudyne) : 15mg (6mg/m2)- intravenous injection” NCT01360151

“Verteporfin (which is marketed under the brand name Visudyne) is the photosensitizer.” NCT02872064

“combined with reduced-fluence verteporfin PDT (Visudyne®; Novartis)” NCT01256580

“Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) with Visudyne (verteporfin)” NCT00134667

“Verteporfin (Visudyne) Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)” NCT00390026

“Bevacizumab (Avastin), Verteporfin (Visudyne)” NCT00696592

Visudyne® + PTK787, 500 mg/day” NCT00138632

Visudyne (Verteporfin PDT)” NCT00574093

NCT00457678

NCT01482910

NCT01974622

NCT00967850

NCT00121407

NCT00140803

NCT00455871

Known as Visudyne = verteporfin Visudyne = verteporfinNCT00570193
Action Inhibit “Its Local Inhibition With Verteporfin” NCT06944249
Modality Other / unclassified “a photosensitizing agent in combination with laser” NCT00390026
Route Intravenous “verteporfin (given intravenously)” NCT00049959
Target YAP1 “The Role of YAP1 in Fibrosis Explored Through Its Local Inhibition With Verteporfin” NCT06944249