Status:
UNKNOWN
Steroids Versus Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Following Glaucoma Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Conditions:
Glaucoma
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the eye pressure response to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops as compared to steroid eye drops following glaucoma surgery.
Detailed Description
Glaucoma is a chronic disease of the eye which results in gradual loss of nerve fibres, resulting in visual loss. The mainstay of treatment is reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP), which has been s...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 - 85 years of age
- Undergoing glaucoma drainage device surgery
- Exclusion criteria
- Unable to consent
- Undergoing combined GDD and cataract surgery
- Patients with conditions requiring additional anti-inflammatory medications e.g., uveitic glaucoma, previous corneal transplant
- Patients with prior history of corneal ulceration
- Breast-feeding (nursing) mothers
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the trial period
- Allergic to Ketorolac Tromethamine, or had an allergic-type reaction to acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used for pain relief or arthritis
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00956462
Start Date
July 1 2007
End Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
August 11 2009
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Graham Trope
Toronto, Ontario, Canada