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RECRUITING
NCT04371445
PHASE4

Dextenza in the Post-op Management of Vitreoretinal Surgeries

Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This study will assess the control of inflammation at days 1, 7, 14, and 21 days following the vitreoretinal surgical procedure analyzing two randomized study arms: Intracanalicular dexamethasone insert group or topical steroid drop group. Patients must be 18 years of age and older, of any race and either sex, requiring surgery with the procedure type of pars plana vitrectomy for either the indication of macular hole, epiretinal membrane removal, or vitreomacular traction.

Official title: Intracanalicular Dexamethasone Insert for Management of Post-operative Pain and Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Vitreoretinal Surgery

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

30

Start Date

2020-06-01

Completion Date

2026-05-01

Last Updated

2026-02-10

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DRUG

Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Insert

DEXTENZA® is a 3mm long gel-like cylinder that is inserted in the punctum, a natural opening in the lower eyelid. DEXTENZA® is activated by the eye's moisture. DEXTENZA® delivers 0.4 mg dexamethasone, a liquid corticosteroid, onto the surface of the eye automatically for up to 30 days after eye surgery. Dexamethasone is used to reduce inflammation and eye pain. This arm will also receive the standard of care topical ofloxacin eye drop antibiotic regimen.DEXTENZA® is a 3mm long gel-like cylinder that is inserted in the punctum, a natural opening in the lower eyelid. DEXTENZA® is activated by the eye's moisture. DEXTENZA® delivers 0.4 mg dexamethasone, a liquid corticosteroid, onto the surface of the eye automatically for up to 30 days after eye surgery. Dexamethasone is used to reduce inflammation and eye pain. This arm will also receive the standard of care including topical antibiotics.

DRUG

Prednisolone Acetate 1% Oph Susp

Prednisolone acetate 1% eye drops are used 2-4 times daily for 30 days as the current standard of care for treating inflammation and eye pain after cataract surgery. Prednisolone, like dexamethasone, is a steroid. This arm will also receive the standard of care including topical antibiotics.

Locations (1)

Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, United States