Status:

COMPLETED

Clinical Trial on Anti-inflammatory Effect of Low-Molecular Weight Heparin in Pediatric Cataract Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Center

Conditions:

Inflammation

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 15 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if intraocular infusion of low-molecular weight heparin (enoxaparin) influences postoperative inflammation following pediatric cataract surgery with intraocul...

Detailed Description

Despite advances in cataract surgery in children, postoperative inflammation is a significant complication following pediatric cataract surgery. Any drug that prevents or decreases this inflammation w...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children (0-15 years) with congenital cataract scheduled for surgery with IOL implantation and informed consent from the parents/legal guardian

Exclusion

  • Preoperative: Associated ocular anomalies (uveitis, microphthalmos, persistent fetal vasculature, aniridia, glaucoma, iris coloboma), traumatic cataract
  • Intraoperative: Inability to implant IOL in the capsular bag, intraoperative complications- iris trauma, vitreous disturbance, descemet's detachment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

23 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00986076

Start Date

March 1 2008

End Date

September 1 2009

Last Update

September 29 2009

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Iladevi Cataract & IOL Research Centre

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 380052