Status:

UNKNOWN

Randomized, Masked Comparison of Bromfenac and Besifloxacin BID With Either Prednisolone BID or Loteprednol 0.5% BID for Prevention of Retinal Thickening and CME Following Phacoemulsification

Lead Sponsor:

Innovative Medical

Conditions:

Pseudophakia

Cataract Surgery

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if Lotemax eye drops are at least as effective as Pred Forte eye drops, which are the standard of care after cataract surgery.

Detailed Description

Prednisolone 1%, a topical steroid, is considered standard of care following cataract surgery to reduce inflammation. We aim to determine if Lotemax is at least as effective as Prednisolone. If so, th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female \>18 years of age scheduled to undergo cataract surgery
  • Patients with systemic diseases will be enrolled only if there are no ocular manifestations of their disease (e.g. diabetics with normal retinal exams)
  • Expected visual outcome of BCVA (best corrected visual acuity)\> 20/25 postoperatively, as determined by potential visual acuity testing and review of preoperative corneal topography and OCT (optical coherence tomography).
  • Ability to provide informed consent, take study medications as directed, and likely to complete all study visits

Exclusion

  • Known contraindication to any study medication or any of their components
  • Required use of ocular medications other than the study medications during the study
  • Evidence of macular disease (Epiretinal membrane, Vitreomacular traction syndrome, macular hole) on preoperative OCT (optical coherence tomography)
  • Presence of significant dry macular degeneration that may impact postoperative visual results.
  • History of retinal vein occlusion or diabetic macular edema, uveitis or any macular disease predisposing them to cystoid macular edema or prolonged intraocular inflammation.
  • Posterior capsule rupture, Vitreous loss during surgery or any other complication that in the surgeon's opinion, could reduce potential for targeted visual outcome
  • Anticipated need for mechanical iris dilating devices
  • Presence of Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy, significant dry eye, significant blepharitis, or any other corneal condition that may impact BCVA (best corrected visual acuity) postoperatively

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01193504

Start Date

September 1 2010

End Date

October 1 2012

Last Update

June 14 2012

Active Locations (3)

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Harvard Eye Associates

Laguna Hills, California, United States, 92653

2

The Center For Excellence in Eye care

Miami, Florida, United States, 33176

3

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02451