Triamcinolone vs. Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) injection at the time of cataract surgery will improve visual acuity and decrease post-operative swelling in diabetic patients requiring cataract extraction as compared to the conventional treatment of laser following cataract surgery. The subjects will be followed for 11 visits over 3 year. Visits will occur at screening,1, 3,6,9,12,18,24,30 and 36 months post surgery.

Timeline

Start

2005-11

Primary completion

2013-05

Completion

2013-05

Drugs

Indications