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No Drop Post-Op Cataract Surgery

The Effects of Intraocular Phenylephrine/Ketorolac Infusion on Retinal Thickness and Macular Edema in Cataract Surgery

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03864133
Enrollment
94
Registered
2019-03-06
Start date
2019-07-08
Completion date
2021-08-16
Last updated
2023-11-30

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Conditions

Cataract

Brief summary

This study evaluates the effect of Intraocular Phenylephrine/Ketorolac Infusion on Retinal Thickness and Macular Edema in Cataract Surgery. Participants will receive infusions of Phenylephrine/Ketorolac during surgery instead of receiving topical NSAID drops pre and post operatively.

Detailed description

Topical NSAIDs have been known to reduce post-operative macular edema, inflammation and pain in patients undergoing cataract surgery. Routine cataract surgery without the protection of topical NSAIDs results in an increase of the number of patients with macular edema and macular thickening. Omidria (phenylephrine and ketorolac injection 1%/0.3%) infusion is used in patients during cataract surgery to decrease post-operative pain and inflammation. It is also indicated to maintain pupil dilation during cataract surgery. This study will evaluate whether treating patients with Omidria during cataract surgery will control post-operative pain and inflammation as well as reduce or eliminate macular edema without the use of adjunctive topical NSAIDs.

Interventions

Phenylephrine and Ketorolac infusion of 1%/0.3% during cataract surgery.

Sponsors

Omeros Corporation
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
55 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Adults age 55-90 years with visual significant cataracts in one or both eyes. * Healthy individuals able to tolerate outpatient cataract surgery under local anesthesia via either phacoemulsification and/or femtosecond assisted cataract surgery. Well-controlled diabetes, hypertension will be included. * Females of childbearing potential must agree to use a reliable method of birth control while participating in this study. Reliable methods of birth control are: abstinence, oral contraceptives, intrauterine device (IUD), DepoProvera, tubal ligation or vasectomy of the partner (with confirmed negative sperm counts) in monogamous relationship (same partner). An acceptable, although less reliable, method involves the careful use of condoms and spermicidal foam or gel and/or cervical cap or sponge. A pregnancy test is required at least 10 days from the last normal menstrual period, if the patient is a sexually active female of childbearing potential.

Exclusion criteria

* Allergy to Phenylephrine or NSAIDs. * Inability to sit steady and upright for the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). * Complications during surgery, including posterior capsular rupture, vitreous loss, zonular dialysis, or iris trauma. * Macular thickness above 300 microns at baseline * Currently taking a prostaglandin analogue * Presence of an epiretinal membrane on the preoperative OCT. * Retained lens fragment post-operatively. * Inability to return for follow appointments * Female patients who are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant during the course of treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Pre-op)BaselineBest vision will be tested with lens correction using Snellen Charts.
Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Week 2)2 weeksBest vision will be tested with lens correction using Snellen Charts to determine if improvements have been made post-operatively.
Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Week 6)6 weeksBest distance vision will be measured clinically to determine if improvements have been made post-operatively.
Number of Participants That Develop Presence of Cystoid Macular Edema (CME)2 weeksThe number of participants that develop CME will be recorded to evaluate if Omidria is sufficient in controlling CME. The presence of CME will be determined clinically.
Change From Baseline in Macular Thickness Measurement - Number in MicronsBaseline and week 6The thickness of the macula will be measured pre and post operatively using ocular imaging to determine if Omidria is sufficient in controlling thickening post-operatively - measured in number of Microns
Number of Participants Needing NSAID Post-operativelyPost-op weeks 1 through 6Need for topical NSAID (rescue med) will be assessed at all post-op visits. If at any time the patient shows signs of cystoid macular edema, inflammation or pain, NSAIDs will be administered. The number of patients needing NSAID post-operatively will help determine if NSAIDS are needed.
Change in Anterior Chamber Cells From Baseline MeasurementWeek 6Anterior chamber cells will be assessed through a dilated eye exam to determine if NSAIDS are needed post-operatively in addition to Omidria during surgery. Range and meaning (if score/scale): 0-2 0 = no cell 1. = 10-20 cells 2. = greater than 20 cells

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Omidria
Phenylephrine/Ketorolac (1%/0.3%) will be administered to all participants enrolled into the study. Omidria: Phenylephrine and Ketorolac infusion of 1%/0.3% during cataract surgery.
94
Total94

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicOmidria
Age, Continuous69.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
18 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
12 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
64 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
47 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
47 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 94
other
Total, other adverse events
94 / 94
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 94

Outcome results

Primary

Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Pre-op)

Best vision will be tested with lens correction using Snellen Charts.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
OmidriaBest Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Pre-op).28 LogMarStandard Deviation 0.2
Primary

Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Week 2)

Best vision will be tested with lens correction using Snellen Charts to determine if improvements have been made post-operatively.

Time frame: 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
OmidriaBest Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Week 2).18 LogMarStandard Deviation 0.2
Primary

Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Week 6)

Best distance vision will be measured clinically to determine if improvements have been made post-operatively.

Time frame: 6 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
OmidriaBest Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (Week 6).11 LogMarStandard Deviation 0.2
Primary

Change From Baseline in Macular Thickness Measurement - Number in Microns

The thickness of the macula will be measured pre and post operatively using ocular imaging to determine if Omidria is sufficient in controlling thickening post-operatively - measured in number of Microns

Time frame: Baseline and week 6

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
OmidriaChange From Baseline in Macular Thickness Measurement - Number in Microns12 Number of MicronsStandard Deviation 0.2
Primary

Change in Anterior Chamber Cells From Baseline Measurement

Anterior chamber cells will be assessed through a dilated eye exam to determine if NSAIDS are needed post-operatively in addition to Omidria during surgery. Range and meaning (if score/scale): 0-2 0 = no cell 1. = 10-20 cells 2. = greater than 20 cells

Time frame: Week 6

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
OmidriaChange in Anterior Chamber Cells From Baseline Measurement.08 Cell Score - Score on a ScaleStandard Deviation 0.2
Primary

Number of Participants Needing NSAID Post-operatively

Need for topical NSAID (rescue med) will be assessed at all post-op visits. If at any time the patient shows signs of cystoid macular edema, inflammation or pain, NSAIDs will be administered. The number of patients needing NSAID post-operatively will help determine if NSAIDS are needed.

Time frame: Post-op weeks 1 through 6

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
OmidriaNumber of Participants Needing NSAID Post-operativelyWeek 20 Participants
OmidriaNumber of Participants Needing NSAID Post-operativelyWeek 10 Participants
OmidriaNumber of Participants Needing NSAID Post-operativelyWeek 30 Participants
OmidriaNumber of Participants Needing NSAID Post-operativelyWeek 43 Participants
OmidriaNumber of Participants Needing NSAID Post-operativelyWeek 50 Participants
OmidriaNumber of Participants Needing NSAID Post-operativelyWeek 65 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants That Develop Presence of Cystoid Macular Edema (CME)

The number of participants that develop CME will be recorded to evaluate if Omidria is sufficient in controlling CME. The presence of CME will be determined clinically.

Time frame: 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
OmidriaNumber of Participants That Develop Presence of Cystoid Macular Edema (CME)0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026