Dexamethasone Insert for Eye Surgery Outcomes

The PRIME Study: A Randomized, Controlled, Prospective Study

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Patient Preference Patient Outcomes Post-Operative Inflammation Grade of Post-Operative Cystoid Macular Edema Rate of Post-Operative Cystoid Macular Edema
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
22 – 75
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Vance Thompson Vision - MT · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults planning to have eye surgery in both eyes. Participants will compare a special eye insert with standard eye drops to see which works better and what patients prefer.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Systemic corticosteroidsNSAIDs greater than 1200 mg/day
Rules you out Corneal pathology

You may be able to join if

  • I am an adult scheduled for surgery on both eyes.
  • I have good vision (20/30 or better).
  • I can attend clinic visits for the study.
  • I can sign the consent form.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 22 or over 75 years old.
  • I am pregnant or could be pregnant.
  • I have an active eye infection.
  • I am currently using immunosuppressive treatment.
  • I am allergic to Dexamethasone.
  • I have a history of eye inflammation or swelling.
  • I cannot receive an antibiotic during surgery.
  • I have a severe eye condition that the doctor thinks is unsafe for the study.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

To investigate the outcomes of patients undergoing bilateral RLE surgery with treatment of dexamethasone intracanilicular insert compared to topical standard care steroid. Desiged to look at patient preference comparing the insert to drops and will also look at patient outcomes including inflammatin and risk of cystoid macular edema post-operatively.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Any adult patient who is planned to undergo bilateral RLE surgery with BCVA 20/30 or better * Willing and able to comply with clinic visits and study related procedures * Willing and able to sign the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 22 or…
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