Comparison of Diclofenac vs. Nepafenac Ophthalmic Drops: Patient Comfort

Wolfson Medical Center30 enrolled

Overview

In this study we test Diclofenac and Nepafenac and compared patients experience and comfort following administration of these ophthalmic drops.

In this study we will compare the ocular tolerability between preservative-free Diclofenac and Nepafenac drops. Using a standard comparative scale we will measured discomfort, itching, burning and pain in intervals of 1 sec, 5 sec, 1 min and 5 min post-administration. The results may aid both doctors and patients in decision regarding the post surgical anti-inflammatory treatment.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Post Surgical Management Pain Management Inflamation Management

Interventions

DiclofenacDRUG

NepafenacDRUG

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * patient facing cataract surgery Exclusion Criteria: * under 18 * cognitive decline

Locations (1)

The E.Wolfson Medical Center

Holon, Israel

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

patient's comfort

change in patient's comfort between both eyes at 1 min post administration

Time frame: 1 min post administration

Secondary Outcomes

patient's comfort

change in patient's comfort between both eyes at 10 min post administration

Time frame: 5 min post administration

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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