Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs vs Steroids in the post operative management of inflammation following uncomplicated cataract surgery

Comparison of topical Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and steroids in the post operative management of inflammation following uncomplicated cataract surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201701001971511

Enrollment

100

Registered

2017-01-14

Start date

2016-02-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Eye Diseases Surgery cataract

Interventions

Topical Nepafenac 0.1%

topical Dexamethsone 0.1%

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients aged 18yrs and above. 2.Patients who had uncomplicated cataract surgery + intraocular lens implantation. 3.Uneventful surgical procedure i.e. no intra-operative complications like hyphema or vitreous loss which may affect visual outcome.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients aged less than 18yrs. 2.Patients who did not require intraocular lens implantation. 3.Patients who had intra-operative complications e.g. posterior capsule rent, hyphema. 4.Patients with previous history of ocular inflammation with signs such as old keratic precipitates. 5.patients with allergic conjunctivitis. 6.patients currently being managed with either steroids or Nsaids. 7.Previous history of intraocular surgery. 8.History of Glaucoma.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
anterior chamber cells and flare, Intraocular pressure	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
conjunctival congestion, visual acuity, pain	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactOchuko Egagifo

Senior registrar

ochuko4ever@yahoo.com08034077360

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026