Status:

COMPLETED

Steroid vs. Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor for Diabetic Macular Edema Prior to Phacoemulsification

Lead Sponsor:

Bay Area Retina Associates

Collaborating Sponsors:

Allergan

Conditions:

Diabetic Macular Edema

Cataract

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of antecedent intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy vs. Ozurdex in reducing post-cataract surgery related macular ...

Detailed Description

In patients with pre-existing diabetic macular edema, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy (Bevacizumab, ranibizumab, or aflibercept) will be compared to Ozurdex therapy administered 1 week...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 years of age
  • Gender- All
  • Race- All
  • Diagnosis of Diabetes (Type 1 or 2) with a concomitant diagnosis of diabetic macular edema as demonstrated on spectral domain optical coherence tomography (Heidelberg Spectralis)
  • \>250 microns central foveal thickness
  • Able and willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion

  • Significant renal disease
  • A condition that in the opinion of the investigator would preclude participation
  • Participation in another investigational trial within 30 days of randomization
  • Application of focal macular laser within 120 days of enrollment
  • Administration of Iluvien implant within 3 years of enrollment
  • Administration of intravitreal triamcinolone within 3 months of enrollment
  • Administration of any anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agent within 30 days of enrollment
  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the investigational products
  • Blood pressure \>180/110
  • Women who are pregnant, lactating, or intend to become pregnant within 1 year of randomization
  • Vulnerable populations- including but not limited to wards of the state, cognitively impaired individuals, prisoners, institutionalized individuals
  • Individual is planning on moving within 6 months of study enrollment
  • Macular edema secondary to cause other than diabetic macular edema
  • Ocular condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, may affect course of macular edema during course of study (vein occlusion, uveitis, etc.)
  • Evidence of ocular infections
  • Evidence of uncontrolled glaucoma
  • Known hypersensitivity to any components of bevacizumab, ranibizumab, aflibercept, or Ozurdex

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 15 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03832179

Start Date

November 15 2018

End Date

March 30 2024

Last Update

September 12 2025

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Bay Area Retina Associates

Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598