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A Randomized, Controlled, Masked (Reading Center) Prospective Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of the Ocular Therapeutix Dextenza 0.4 mg for the Treatment of Post-op. Inflammation and Pain in PRK
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Dextenza 0.4Mg Ophthalmic Insert and Topical Prednisolone for Refractive Surgery. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To determine patient preference and treatment outcomes with an intracanalicular dexamethasone (0.4mg) insert compared to standard steroid drop regimen in the contralateral eye following bilateral PRK surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The insert, containing 0.4 mg of active pharmaceutical product, is placed within the canaliculus to provide a sustained and tapered delivery of drug to the ocular surface over 30 days after a one-time insertion. The attributes of the insert reduce the risks for improper corticosteroid tapering and unwanted peaks and troughs in drug concentration.
Standard of care topical drop treatment