Comparison of Effect of Postoperative Cyclosporine A 2% Ophthalmic Emulsion and Betamethasone Eye Drop on Surgical Success of Trabeculectomy Procedure

NCT02114073 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2015-04-21

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Summary

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide and trabeculectomy is the most commonly performed operation to slow-down the disease progression. In this study, we compare the effect of topical cyclosporine A and betamethasone eye drops on the postoperative course and surgical success of trabeculectomy.

Conditions

  • Glaucoma, Open Angle

Interventions

DRUG

Cyclosporine

In study arm, ophthalmic emulsion of cyclosporine A 2% will be prescribed in postoperative phase.

DRUG

Betamethasone

In control arm, betamethasone eye drop will be prescribed in postoperative period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ramin Daneshvar, MD, MSc · Eye Research Center, Cornea Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-04-30
Primary Completion
2014-11-30
Completion
2015-02-28

Countries

  • Iran

Study Locations

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