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Trial Comparing Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.4% & Prednisolone Acetate 1% in Reducing Post-SLT Anterior Chamber Flare & Cells

NCT00410267 · Status: TERMINATED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 1

Last updated 2016-08-09

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a new alternative to anti-glaucoma medications for the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma. After SLT, many patients experience mild to moderate inflammation inside the eye - specifically in the front chamber of the eye (the part in front of the colored part of the eye). This mild front chamber reaction is typically treated with anti-inflammatory agents such as corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). Some physicians do not use these agents as they feel they may interfere with the way the laser works to treat glaucoma. Topical (applied to the surface) corticosteroids can cause an increase in the pressure of the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP), cataract formation, or a possible increase in infection with long-term use. These side effects have not been reported to occur with NSAIDs, which are effective in controlling pain after SLT and reducing signs of inflammation such as irritation, swelling, tenderness, and soreness.

This research study will compare an NSAID, ketorolac tromethamine 0.4% (Acular LS), with a corticosteroid, prednisolone acetate 1% (Pred Forte), and with a placebo, which contains no active medicine (Refresh Tears). Ketorolac tromethamine 0.4%, prednisolone acetate 1%, and Refresh Tears are all FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved for use in inflammation after surgery.

Conditions

  • Postoperative Complications
  • Inflammation
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Robert J Noecker, MD · University of Pittsburgh

  • Joel S Schuman, MD · University of Pittsburgh

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
95 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-02-28
Primary Completion
2007-12-31
Completion
2007-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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