CompletedNot Applicable

Oral Diclofenac for Retinal Photocoagulation in Diabetic Retinopathy

Brazil30 participantsStarted 2008-03

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the analgesic effect of oral potassium diclofenac in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy submitted to retinal photocoagulation. Two groups of patients were followed and the effect of the treatment (diclofenac plus laser) was compared to placebo (placebo plus laser). Pain associated with treatment was recorded using a Visual Analog Scale 15 minutes after the procedure.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1)high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy in both eyes Exclusion Criteria: * 1)history of prior laser treatment or vitrectomy; 2) allergy to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; 3) any condition affecting comprehension of VAS pain score test; 4) Contra-indications for diclofenac use such as pregnancy, bleeding disorders, asthma, or renal failure; 5) use of any analgesic drug for the last 24 hours.

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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?
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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?

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What they're measuring

Pain recorded using a Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: 15 minutes after the procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01009021

SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-03

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