U.S., March 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07481500) titled 'Speculum-Free Intravitreal Injection Using Cotton-Tipped Applicator Retraction: A Randomized Trial of Pain, Procedure Time, Patient Satisfaction, and Safety' on March 13.
Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial compares two techniques for eyelid retraction during intravitreal injection (IVI) of anti-VEGF agents: the standard wire eyelid speculum (Group A) versus cotton-tipped applicator retraction (Group B) in patients with neovascular AMD, diabetic macular edema, or retinal vein occlusion.
The study evaluates four outcomes: (1) patient pain perception measured by a 10-cm visual analogue scale immediately after injection; ...