UnknownPhase 3

Steroid Eye Drops in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Netherlands40 participantsStarted 2023-02-19

Plain-language summary

In this pilot study the effect and safety of the use of steroid eye drops in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (cCSC) will be evaluated. The study is conducted as a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled trial. Forty patients will be randomized to either steroid eye drops or placebo eye drops. Patients will self-administer the eye drops three times a day for four weeks.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients aged 18 years or older * Subretinal and/or intraretinal fluid on OCT and subjective visual loss or presence of Subretinal and/or intraretinal fluid for 3 months or longer * Patient is able to self-administer eye drops * Complex or Severe Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, with at least one of the following clinical findings that are present within the vascular arcades: Cumulative areas (\>2 optic disc diameters) of diffuse atrophic RPE alterations visualized on mid-phase FA or on FAF; Multifocal "hot spots": at least 2 "hot spots" of leakage separated by at least 1 disc diameter of nonhyperfluorescent healthy-appearing retina on mid-phase FA; Diffuse leakage: an area of diffuse fluorescein leakage \>1 optic disc diameter on mid-phase FA, without an evident leaking focus; Presence of posterior cystoid retinal degeneration assessed on OCT. Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of other retinal diagnoses: ((History of) exudative age-related macular degeneration, Suspicion of secondary choroidal neovascularization, Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, Multifocal choroiditis, Retinal vascular occlusions, Pseudoxanthoma elasticum, Amblyopia, Severe myopia (more than -6 diopters). * Current treatment with corticosteroids or corticosteroid use within 3 months before the baseline visit * Treatment with PDT, subthreshold micropulse laser or focal laser photocoagulation 6 months prior to the baseline visit. * Treatment with anti-vascular e…

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

Change in sub- and intraretinal fluid on OCT scan

Timeframe: 1 month after the start of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05633576

SponsorRadboud University Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-19

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