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Will Restasis Eye Drops Increase Your Chance of Having a Successful Surgery?

Information source: Wills Eye
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Glaucoma

Intervention: Restasis (Drug); Endura (artificial tears) (Drug)

Phase: N/A

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Wills Eye

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Marlene R. Moster, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Wills Eye Glaucoma Research Center

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether reducing inflammation of the surface of the eye with topical Restasis after glaucoma surgery will improve surgical outcomes and increase patient comfort.

Clinical Details

Official title: Influence of Post-Operative Cyclosporine 0.05% (Restasis) on the Success of Glaucoma Filtering Surgery

Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Primary outcome: intraocular pressure

Secondary outcome: ocular inflammation

Detailed description: Continued use of glaucoma drops can alter the outer surface of the eye and result in swelling and irritation, changing the structure of the eye. This structural change has been found to be a significant risk factor for the failure of glaucoma surgery. A comparison of how well patients do after glaucoma surgery depending on whether they use Restasis (the only prescription medication approved by the FDA for treating dry eye) or artificial tears (which can be purchased without a prescription) for 6 months following their surgery.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients with uncontrolled glaucoma scheduled for filtering surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

- Under 18 years of age

- Unable to understand informed consent

Locations and Contacts

Wills Eye Glaucoma Service, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, United States
Additional Information

Starting date: March 2004
Last updated: January 25, 2010

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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