Efficacy of Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant in Diabetic Macular Edema

Summary

This was a multi-center, randomized, masked, parallel-group, controlled study in patients with diabetic macular edema, comparing RetisertTM (0.59 mg) with control therapy (standard of care (SOC) - repeat macular grid laser or observation). The objective was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the intravitreal fluocinolone acetonide implant in the treatment of patients with diabetic macular edema.

Timeline

Start

2001-09

Primary completion

2006-09

Completion

2006-09

Publications

• Background Jaffe GJ, Martin D, Callanan D, Pearson PA, Levy B, Comstock T; Fluocinolone Acetonide Uveitis Study Group. Fluocinolone acetonide implant (Retisert) for noninfectious posterior uveitis: thirty-four-week results of a multicenter randomized clinical study. Ophthalmology. 2006 Jun;113(6):1020-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.02.021. Epub 2006 May 9.

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