๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
This is a multicenter, 2-arm, randomized, prospective study of patients slated for bilateral cataract extraction. One eye will be randomized to the Study Arm, and the fellow eye will be randomized to the Control Arm.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult participants \> 18 years of age undergoing bilateral cataract surgery
* Able to provide written informed consent prior to any study related procedure
* Able and willing, as assessed by the Investigator, to follow study instructions, complete study assessments, comply with the protocol, and attend study visits for the duration of the study
* Patients deemed to be "higher risk" for postoperative complications (e.g., well-controlled diabetes (HbA1c โค7.0), history of uveitis, history of retinal vein occlusion, history of epiretinal membrane, history of vitreomacular traction, evidence of posterior synechiae, etc.) MAY be enrolled provided there has been no evidence of active disease or treatment in the prior 12 months
* Participants who do not meet the exclusion criteria may be enrolled.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cataract surgery combined with any other procedure (e.g., glaucoma, retina, etc.)
* Glaucoma patients or known steroid responders
* Oral anti-inflammatory medications to treat a systemic disease (exceptions to this include 81 mg aspirin, ibuprofen for headache, etc.)
* Intraocular injection within 6 months
* Any prior ocular implant
* Diagnosis of retinal thickening in the study eye within 12 months of enrollment
* Inability to provide informed consent
* Participation in another clinical trial