Status:
UNKNOWN
Efficacy Comparison Study of Steroids to Control Post-operative Inflammation
Lead Sponsor:
Mahidol University
Conditions:
Inflammation
Intraocular Pressure
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Phacoemulsification is a quick method with less complication for cataract surgery. Due to the use of ultrasonic energy, it produced more post-operative inflammation than other methods. Many routes of ...
Detailed Description
Cataract is one of the most common causes of blindness in the world. Surgical removal of lens is the only treatment for cataract, which now shifts from extracapsular cataract extraction to phacoemulsi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age older than 18 years old
- Uncomplicated cataract patient scheduled for phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation
- No History of prior intraocular procedures or any eye diseases such as uveitis, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy
- No History of systemic autoimmune diseases
- No History of allergy to corticosteroids or to any component of the study medications
- No History of using corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or immunomodulating agents within 3 months prior to surgery
Exclusion
- Complications occurred during cataract surgery such as ruptured posterior capsule, vitreous loss, or dropped nucleus
- Pregnant and lactating women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
140 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01801774
Start Date
May 1 2012
End Date
July 1 2015
Last Update
April 1 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Siriraj Hospital
Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, Thailand, 10700