研究目的
To measure IOP during the first 24 hours, at 1 week, 6 weeks, and 6 months after SLT, and compare the effect of apraclonidine before SLT and diclofenac after SLT, with placebo.
研究成果
Neither the use of apraclonidine before SLT nor diclofenac after SLT significantly influenced the IOP reduction induced by SLT. Except for a slight and transient reduction in intraocular inflammation, there was no beneficial effect of diclofenac on early IOP changes or the degree of patient discomfort relative to placebo.
研究不足
1. Each arm of the study has a relatively small number of patients and represents a rather heterogenous sample of open-angle glaucoma types. 2. Pigmentary glaucoma and patients with baseline IOP > 30 mm Hg were excluded from our study out of safety concerns. 3. The follow-up was relatively short (6 mo), and the study, therefore, does not address whether the durability of the SLT effect is affected by apraclonidine or diclofenac versus placebo. 4. The patients did not undergo a washout period or change in topical medication for the duration of this study. 5. Patients referred for SLT in both eyes received this treatment with either eye being randomized to one of the 3 study arms, and the measurements treated as independent variables.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted. Patients were randomized to receive either apraclonidine pre-SLT with placebo post-SLT, placebo pre-SLT with diclofenac post-SLT, or placebo before and after SLT.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension referred for SLT were recruited between 2016 and
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
20 A Q-switched 532 nm Nd:YAG laser (Tango; Ellex Medical Lasers Ltd, Adelaide, Australia) was used for SLT. IOP was measured by Icare rebound tonometry (Icare TA01i; Icare Finland Oy, Vantaa, Finland), GAT, and dynamic contour tonometry (Pascal DCT; Swiss Microtechnology AG, Port, Switzerland).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
SLT was performed by a single ophthalmologist. Patients were examined on day 0, day 1, week 1, between weeks 4 and 6, and months 4 to 6 after SLT.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Statistical analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism 8.0. All datasets were first examined for a normal distribution using tests such as Anderson-Darling. A 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with P-values <0.05 being deemed significant was used unless otherwise stated.
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