Efficacy and Tolerance Comparison Between Subconjunctival Injection of Triamcinolone and Intravitreal Implant of Dexamethasone for the Treatment of Inflammatory Macular Edema

Summary

Corticosteroids, whether injected peri- or intra-ocularly, remain indispensable tools of the therapeutic arsenal in treating inflammatory macular edema. However, a few years ago, only triamcinolone acetonide was available to ophthalmologists. This molecule, developed initially for rheumatological or dermatological use, has been increasingly deployed in ophthalmology, while still off-label. In 2011, the delivery system of dexamethasone from biodegradable and injectable implant into the vitreous cavity obtained the label for inflammatory macular edema. This protocol is therefore designed to compare the efficacy and safety of peri- and intra-ocular injections of corticosteroids in the treatment of inflammatory macular edema.

Timeline

Start

2016-01

Primary completion

2021-02-15

Completion

2021-02-15

Publications

• Couret C, Poinas A, Volteau C, Riche VP, Le Lez ML, Errera MH, Creuzot-Garcher C, Baillif S, Kodjikian L, Ivan C, Le Jumeau de Kergaradec LM, Chiffoleau A, Jobert A, Jaulin J, Biron L, Hervouet E, Weber M. Comparison of two techniques used in routine care for the treatment of inflammatory macular oedema, subconjunctival triamcinolone injection and intravitreal dexamethasone implant: medical and economic importance of this randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2020 Feb 10;21(1):159. doi: 10.1186/s13063-020-4066-0.

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