At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Pilot Study: A Randomized Trial Of Anesthetic Agents For Intravitreal Injection
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Proparacaine Ophthalmic, Tetracaine Ophthalmic, and 2 other interventions for Macular Degeneration. Completed, enrolled 28 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study is designed to compare four currently used types of anesthesia used prior to intravitreal injection in order to evaluate the most effective method of anesthesia in reducing pain and discomfort associated with intravitreal injections.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Drops of Proparacaine on the eye, administered as described in the package insert
Drops of Tetracaine on the eye, administered as described in the package insert
A cotton sponge(pledget)soaked with Lidocaine 4% placed over the conjunctiva
A subconjunctival injection of Lidocaine 2%