RCT to Investigate if Prostaglandin Analogue Drops Increase the Risk of Cystoid Macular Oedema Af… (NCT03292796) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
RCT to Investigate if Prostaglandin Analogue Drops Increase the Risk of Cystoid Macular Oedema After Cataract Surgery.
United Kingdom56 participantsStarted 2016-12-07
Plain-language summary
Post-operative cystoid macular oedema (CMO) is a common complication causing visual loss following routine cataract surgery. This complication is more prevalent in eyes with excessive inflammation as they heal from surgery.
Prostaglandin analogues (PGA) are the commonest first line drugs used in the long-term treatment of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG)- where they reduce the pathologically high pressure in the eye. Prostaglandins are inflammatory mediators.
In the post-operative care of glaucoma patients undergoing cataract surgery, there is a clinical dilemma whether to stop or continue the use of prostaglandin eye drops. Clinical practice is completely dichotomized between continuing and stopping PGA treatment in the postoperative period. There is conflicting scientific literature on the effect of PGA on the incidence of CMO; and only a single randomized control trial (Miyake K, Arch Ophthalmol 1999, 117:34-40), where the post operative regime is not applicable to present practice, compared the incidence of CMO following routine cataract surgery in POAG on PGA.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertensive subjects undergoing cataract surgery (routine phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation) AND on current topical glaucoma treatment with a prostaglandin analogue eye drop for at least 2 months prior to cataract surgery.
* Subjects capable of giving informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects with additional risk factors for macula oedema (eg. diabetic retinopathy, previous macula oedema, uveitis)
* Subjects with advanced glaucoma
* Advanced visual field loss (Humphrey Mean Deviation \>-12dB)
* Advanced glaucomatous disc changes (vertical cup-to-disc ratio \>0.9)
* Subjects with non-controlled intraocular pressure (IOP) (pre-operative IOP \>22 mmHg)
* Any contra-indication to the use of topical prostaglandin drops
* Any contra-indication to the use of routine post-operative dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops
* Pregnancy
* Patients unable to give informed consent
* Intra-operative complication during cataract phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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Occurrence of cystoid macula oedema (CMO) at 4 weeks post operatively