NCT04362241

Brief Summary

The complicated schedules for administering topical steroid eye drops combined with forgetfulness and physical difficulties instilling the drops may compromise compliance; which in turn could increase the risk for secondary complications such as PME post-cataract surgery, especially in a high-risk diabetic population. Dextenza, a sustained- release steroid insert, could help preclude adherence difficulties and provide better bioavailability, being as effective as, or more effective than steroid drops in preventing PME. The aim of this study is to assess the incidence of PME in diabetic patients undergoing cataract surgery when comparing the Dextenza insert to topical prednisolone acetate 1% drops.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2020

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 10, 2020

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 24, 2020

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 7, 2020

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2022

Completed
28 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

August 11, 2020

Status Verified

August 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

April 10, 2020

Last Update Submit

August 7, 2020

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • To measure the effect of 0.4mg dexamethasone intracanalicular insert in preventing PME in diabetic patients undergoing cataract surgery when compared to topical prednisolone acetate 1% as measure.

    Percentage of eyes that developed post-surgical PME in each group measured on fluorescein angiography at Day 7 on Optical Coherence Tomography at Day 7 by a masked grader.

    7 days

  • To measure the effect of 0.4mg dexamethasone intracanalicular insert in preventing PME in diabetic patients undergoing cataract surgery when compared to topical prednisolone acetate 1% as measure.

    Percentage of eyes that developed post-surgical PME in each group measured on optical coherence tomography at Day 30 by a masked grader.

    30 days

  • To measure the effect of 0.4mg dexamethasone intracanalicular insert in preventing PME in diabetic patients undergoing cataract surgery when compared to topical prednisolone acetate 1% as measure.

    Percentage of eyes that developed post-surgical PME in each group measured on fluorescein angiography at Day 60 and on optical coherence tomography at Day 60 by a masked grader.

    60 days

Secondary Outcomes (14)

  • Incidence of central subfield thickness (CST) at Day 7 post op as seen on optical coherence tomography (OCT)

    7days

  • Incidence of central subfield thickness (CST) at Day 7 post op as seen on optical coherence tomography (OCT)

    30 days

  • Incidence of central subfield thickness (CST) at Day 60 post op as seen on optical coherence tomography (OCT)

    60 days

  • To measure the change in CST inflammation outcomes and in diabetic patients as seen on optical coherence tomography (OCT), Dextenza compared to topical prednisolone acetate 1%.

    7 days

  • To measure the change in CST inflammation outcomes and in diabetic patients as seen on optical coherence tomography (OCT), Dextenza compared to topical prednisolone acetate 1%.

    30 days

  • +9 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Dextenza

EXPERIMENTAL

Sustained release Dexamethasone 0.4mg

Drug: Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension [PRED FORTE]

Prednisolone Acetate 1%

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic drops

Drug: Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension [PRED FORTE]

Interventions

Prednisolone Acetate 1% ophthalmic drops

Also known as: Prednisolone Acetate 1%
DextenzaPrednisolone Acetate 1%

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Binocular
  • \>18 years old
  • Any level of Background Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Cataract surgery candidate in each eye
  • Pre-operative OCT and Fluorescein Angiography showing no Macular edema

You may not qualify if:

  • Participant cannot complete second eye operation within 60 days of the first cataract surgery
  • Maintains regular use of systemic or ocular steroids at time of enrollment
  • Maintains regular use of systemic or ocular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at time of enrollment
  • Anterior chamber cells present at time of enrollment
  • Recent febrile illness that precludes or delays participation for 90 days
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Known allergy to dexamethasone
  • Known allergy to prednisolone
  • Preexisting retinal disease including uveitis, nondiabetic retinal disease, choroidal disorders, diabetic macular edema.
  • Posterior capsule rupture or other intraoperative complication in first eye operated on
  • Amblyopia
  • Anti-VEGF injections within 6 months prior to surgery day.
  • Intraocular steroid injection within 6 months prior to surgery day.
  • Intraocular surgeries within 6 months prior to surgery day.
  • Laser photocoagulation within 30 days prior to surgery day.
  • +2 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region

Troy, New York, 12180, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetic Retinopathy

Interventions

prednisolone acetate

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Retinal DiseasesEye DiseasesDiabetic AngiopathiesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesDiabetes ComplicationsDiabetes MellitusEndocrine System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Robert Feldman, MD

    Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Suzanne Alterman, RN, BSN

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: This prospective study will use a fellow-eye design for 30 participants, summing to 60 eyes total. All eyes will receive cataract surgery. Per participant, one eye will be randomized to receive DEXTENZA® insertion at the end of the surgery, while the other eye will be assigned to a standard of care prednisolone acetate 1% eye drop regimen.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 10, 2020

First Posted

April 24, 2020

Study Start

August 7, 2020

Primary Completion

February 1, 2022

Study Completion

March 1, 2022

Last Updated

August 11, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-08

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