A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Intraocular Pressure Changes With the Use of Loteprednol and Dexamethasone After Pterygium Surgery

NCT00781300 Phase 4 COMPLETED

The purpose of this study is to compare intraocular pressure (IOP) changes after pterygium surgery among patients using loteprednol and dexamethasone during the postoperative period.

Details

Lead sponsor	Federal University of São Paulo
Phase	Phase 4
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	35
Start date	2006-03
Completion	2007-02

Conditions

• Glaucoma, Open-Angle
• Ocular Hypertension

Interventions

• Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5%
• Dexamethasone 0.1%

Primary outcomes

• Intraocular Pressure (IOP) — Once a week for the first 4 weeks and 6 weeks after the procedure

Countries

Brazil