The Role of Loteprednol in Reducing Post-Intravitreal Injection Related Pain

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

64

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 22, 2022

Primary Completion Date

May 1, 2024

Study Completion Date

May 1, 2025

Conditions
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Interventions
DRUG

Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel [Lotemax]

Loteprednol (ophthalmic corticosteroid) will be stored in the clinic according to the instructions on the package. The vial will be stored upright between 15°-25°C (59°-77°F). In the clinic, the vial will be opened by the retina surgeon according to sterile procedure and administered (1 drop) by the surgeon immediately after the intravitreal injection.

OTHER

Refresh Lubricant Eye Drops [Artificial Tears]

REFRESH® Brand Lubricant Eye Drops are artificial tears. In the clinic, the vial will be opened by the retina surgeon according to sterile procedure and administered (1 drop) by the surgeon immediately after the intravitreal injection.

Trial Locations (1)

24019

Vistar Eye Center, Roanoke

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Vistar Eye Center

OTHER

lead

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

OTHER