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Dextenza in the Post-op Management of Vitreoretinal Surgeries
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic
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
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.
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