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Ranibizumab vs Dexamethasone Implant in Vitrectomized Eyes With Diabetic Macular Edema
Vitrectomy is required for removal of vitreous hemorrhage or retinal traction tissue in some patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Post-vitrectomy macular edema may occur in these diabetic patients. Intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents or corticosteroid are required for treating diabetic macular edema (DME) in vitrectomized eyes. Intraocular levels of various cytokines may alter in the diabetic eyes following vitrectomy. Pharmacokinetics may be different between various intraocular agents in vitrectomized eyes. Herein our study will prospectively randomize to compare the clinical behavior between intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) and intravitreal dexamethasone implant (IDI) in vitrectomized patients with DME. To our knowledge, it is the first study involving such subject.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Far Eastern Memorial Hospital |
|---|---|
| Phase | PHASE4 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 48 |
| Start date | Thu Jun 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Tue Apr 30 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Diabetic Macular Edema
Interventions
- dexamethasone implant
- Ranibizumab
Countries
Taiwan