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Study NCT ID: NCT00612261
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2008-02-11
First Post: 2008-01-25
Is NOT Gene Therapy: True
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Sheathotomy vs. Intravitreal Triamcinolone for Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Sponsor: Yonsei University
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Study Overview

Official Title: Arteriovenous Crossing Sheathotomy Versus Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection for Treatment of Macular Edema Associated With Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2008-01
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is a common retinal vascular disease occurring in a significant number of individuals older than 50 years.The most common cause of visual disturbance in BRVO patients is macular edema, which has been reported in 60% of patients. Macular grid laser photocoagulation has been shown to be effective in the treatment of macular edema arising from BRVO. Some eyes are resistant to conventional grid laser treatment, and the conventional treatment is not useful in patients with intraretinal hemorrhages that may interfere with laser photocoagulation. Moreover, several studies have shown that conventional grid laser treatment for macular edema may be associated with complications.

Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) injection has recently been reported to be effective in the treatment of macular edema of various etiologies.On the other hand, arteriovenous sheathotomy is a surgical method suggested for treatment of macular edema in BRVO patients, and has been reported to be efficacious in patients refractory to conventional focal or grid laser macular photocoagulation.Both treatment modalities have been reported to be associated with reductions in central macular thicknesses and improved visual acuities.

The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacies of arteriovenous (AV) sheathotomy and intravitreal triamcinolone (IVTA) injection in the treatment of macular edema associated with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO).
Detailed Description: None

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
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