Patient preferences for same-day bilateral eye injections of dexamethasone
Official title: Patient Preferences on Same-day Bilateral Intravitreal Dexamethasone Injections
Run by Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · NCT06894017 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how patients feel about getting eye injections in both eyes on the same day instead of having to come back for separate visits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Glostrup Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 13, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | January 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06894017 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 who have received at least one intravitreal dexamethasone implant and can communicate in Danish.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not received an intravitreal dexamethasone implant in the last 12 months will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patient preferences regarding same-day bilateral intravitreal dexamethasone injections, which are used to treat conditions like diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. The study aims to understand the practical aspects and patient experiences associated with receiving these injections in both eyes during a single visit. By gathering data through questionnaires, the research will assess how patients feel about this treatment approach compared to traditional methods that require separate visits. The findings could help inform future treatment protocols and improve patient satisfaction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more efficient treatment options for patients requiring bilateral eye injections, reducing the burden of multiple visits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that same-session bilateral procedures are safe and preferred by patients, indicating a positive outlook for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria * Having received at least one intravitreal dexamethasone implant in either eye * \>18 years of age * Capacity to comprehend and answer questions in Danish language * Signed informed consent Exclusion criteria • No intravitreal dexamethasone implant received within the last 12 months
Where it's running
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Department of Ophthalmology, Rigshospitalet
Glostrup Municipality, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Miklos Schneider, MD, PhD — Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
- Study coordinator: Lena Michelle Mørup Andersen, MScN
- Email: lena.michelle.moerup.andersen@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4538634700
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.