Anesthetic Impregnated Bandage Soft Contact Lens (BSCL) in Pain Management After Photorefractive … (NCT04283331) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Anesthetic Impregnated Bandage Soft Contact Lens (BSCL) in Pain Management After Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
United States30 participantsStarted 2020-06-01
Plain-language summary
Compared to laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is associated with more discomfort and requires more downtime. However, it is oftentimes considered the preferred method of refractive surgery for patients with dry eye syndrome, high refractive errors, thin corneas, or those with more active lifestyles who may be more prone to dislodging their LASIK flaps. We hypothesize that the use of bandage contact lenses soaked in proparacaine will decrease pain levels compared to solely the use of bandage contact lenses after PRK.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All eyes approved for photorefractive keratectomy with Dr. Beeran Meghpara or Dr. Christopher Rapuano, with or without the assistance of residents.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing unilateral procedure.
* Eyes that experience complication during the photorefractive keratectomy procedure
* Patients who are pregnant or breast feeding
* Patients under 18 years of age
* Patients with a history of eye surgery or trauma and those with irregular astigmatism, keratoconus, or any other type of corneal disorder, pregnancy, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma.
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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Daily pain score at post-operative day 0 through post-operative day 5