RecruitingPhase 4NCT04371445

Dextenza in the Post-op Management of Vitreoretinal Surgeries

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

Sponsor

The Cleveland Clinic

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Vitreoretinal Surgery Post Operative Pain Post-Operative Inflammation Ocular Inflammation

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a drug called Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Insert and a drug called Prednisolone Acetate 1% Oph Susp for people with ocular inflammation, post operative pain, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

DRUGDexamethasone 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.

DRUGPrednisolone 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.