A Comparison of Topical Nepafenac to Placebo in Corneal Epithelial Healing Times and Postoperative Pain Relief
Phase 4
Completed
- Conditions
- Photorefractive Keratectomy
- Interventions
- Other: ketorolac 0.4%
- Registration Number
- NCT00330798
- Lead Sponsor
- Alcon Research
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare healing times and subjective pain level responses of nepafenac to placebo after photo refractive keratomileusis (PRK) surgery.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- 19 years or older with healthy ocular status and pre-operative refractive anisometropia of less than 2.000 diopters between eyes undergoing bilateral PRK surgery.
- Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.
Exclusion Criteria
- Those desiring PRK in only one eye, those in need of additional topical eye medications, those with history of drug/alcohol abuse, women breastfeeding or pregnant.
- Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Nevanac nepafenac 0.1% One drop, three times daily, in the assigned eye for the first three postoperative days Acular LS ketorolac 0.4% One drop, three times daily, in the assigned eye for the first three postoperative days
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Subjective pain Day 5
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Rate of epithelial healing Time to event
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms of nepafenac enhance corneal epithelial healing post-PRK?
How does topical nepafenac compare to ketorolac in postoperative pain management after PRK?
Are there specific biomarkers associated with faster corneal epithelial healing in PRK patients?
What are the potential adverse events of nepafenac 0.1% in post-PRK recovery and management strategies?
How do NSAID-based treatments like nepafenac influence post-PRK healing compared to other analgesics?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Lackland Air Force Base
🇺🇸San Antonio, Texas, United States
Lackland Air Force Base🇺🇸San Antonio, Texas, United States
