Triamcinolone vs. Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema (NCT00229931) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Triamcinolone vs. Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema
United States11 participantsStarted 2005-11
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) injection at the time of cataract surgery will improve visual acuity and decrease post-operative swelling in diabetic patients requiring cataract extraction as compared to the conventional treatment of laser following cataract surgery.
The subjects will be followed for 11 visits over 3 year. Visits will occur at screening,1, 3,6,9,12,18,24,30 and 36 months post surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* visually significant cataracts
* pre-operative visual acuity 20/50 or worse
* pre-operative optical coherence tomography (OCT) showing at least 250 microns central foveal thickness.
Exclusion Criteria:
* macular ischemia
* vitreomacular traction
* macular hole
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Main Outcome Measures Will be Quantitative Changes in OCT Central Thickness, Visual Acuity, and Number of Snellen Acuity Lines Gained/Lost.