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Comparison of Combination Antibiotics Eyedrop to Artificial Tear in Hordeolum After Incision and Curettage

Primary Purpose

Hordeolum

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Thailand
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate and gramicidin
Artificial tear
Sponsored by
Chulalongkorn University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Hordeolum focused on measuring Antibiotics, hordeolum

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • at least 5-millimeters hordeolum
  • the onset within 7 days

Exclusion Criteria:

  • previous incision and curettage of the same site within 1 month or more than 3 times
  • lesions in the adjacent areas suggesting of complications associated with hordeolum such as preseptal cellulitis or blepharitis
  • The patients with immunodeficiency, history of bleeding tendency
  • allergy to aminoglycoside, polymyxin B, gramicidin, xylocaine and povidone iodine

Sites / Locations

  • Department of Ophthalmology, Chulalongkorn UniversityRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

B

A

Arm Description

Artificial tear containing antibiotic solution base

combined antibiotic ophthalmic solution (neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate and gramicidin)

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Pain scale

Secondary Outcome Measures

Mass size and duration of cure

Full Information

First Posted
September 21, 2007
Last Updated
November 22, 2010
Sponsor
Chulalongkorn University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00534391
Brief Title
Comparison of Combination Antibiotics Eyedrop to Artificial Tear in Hordeolum After Incision and Curettage
Official Title
Dose Antibiotic Need in Hordeolum After Incision and Curettage? : A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2010
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
September 2007 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
December 2008 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Chulalongkorn University

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
To compare the effectiveness of combined antibiotic ophthalmic solution (neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate and gramicidin) with placebo (artificial tear) in the treatment of hordeolum after incision and curettage
Detailed Description
Hordeolum is a common eyelid disease. In case of mass, I&C is required but role of antibiotic after I&C is not clear. It may not need in post drainage period.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hordeolum
Keywords
Antibiotics, hordeolum

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
120 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
B
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Artificial tear containing antibiotic solution base
Arm Title
A
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
combined antibiotic ophthalmic solution (neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate and gramicidin)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate and gramicidin
Other Intervention Name(s)
Neosporin, Polyoph
Intervention Description
to the effected eye 4 times a day
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Artificial tear
Other Intervention Name(s)
Tear natural II, Lacoph
Intervention Description
4 times daily
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pain scale
Time Frame
1,3,7 days after treatment
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Mass size and duration of cure
Time Frame
1, 3, 7, 30 days after treatment

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: at least 5-millimeters hordeolum the onset within 7 days Exclusion Criteria: previous incision and curettage of the same site within 1 month or more than 3 times lesions in the adjacent areas suggesting of complications associated with hordeolum such as preseptal cellulitis or blepharitis The patients with immunodeficiency, history of bleeding tendency allergy to aminoglycoside, polymyxin B, gramicidin, xylocaine and povidone iodine
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Parima Hirunwiwatkul, MD
Phone
662-2564142
Ext
205
Email
parima.H@chula.ac.th
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Puangphet Chalermphanich, MD
Phone
662-2564142
Ext
207
Email
puangphet_c@yahoo.com
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Parima Hirunwiwatkul, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Department of Ophthalmology, Chulalongkorn University
City
Bangkok
ZIP/Postal Code
10330
Country
Thailand
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Parima Hirunwiwatkul, MD
Phone
662-2564142
Ext
205
Email
parima.H@chula.ac.th
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Puangphet Chalermphanich, MD
Phone
662-256-4142
Ext
207
Email
puangphet_c@yahoo.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Parima Hirunwiwatkul, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
16149682
Citation
Hirunwiwatkul P, Wachirasereechai K. Effectiveness of combined antibiotic ophthalmic solution in the treatment of hordeolum after incision and curettage: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial: a pilot study. J Med Assoc Thai. 2005 May;88(5):647-50.
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