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Surveillance of Ocular Surface Flora (SURFACE)

Information source: Allergan
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Cataract

Phase: N/A

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Allergan

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Medical Director, Study Director, Affiliation: Allergan

Summary

Topical fluoroquinolones (FQs) have achieved widespread use in ophthalmology for both the treatment and prophylaxis of ocular infections. The present study is set to determine the bacteria present on the ocular surface in patients at the time of cataract surgery and to assess the rate of resistance of ocular isolates to commonly used topical antibiotics.

Clinical Details

Study design: Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Primary outcome:

Percentage of Staphylococcus Epidermidis Species Susceptible and Resistant to Oxacillin on the Eyelid

Percentage of Staphylococcus Epidermidis Species Susceptible and Resistant to Oxacillin on the Conjunctiva

Secondary outcome:

Percentage of Staphylococcus Aureus Species Susceptible and Resistant to Oxacillin on the Eyelid

Percentage of Staphylococcus Aureus Species Susceptible and Resistant to Oxacillin on the Conjunctiva

Eligibility

Minimum age: 50 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Scheduled to undergo cataract surgery

- Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- NSAID in the eye to be swabbed within the past 30 days

- Topical anesthetic, topical antibiotic or antiseptic, or dilating drops in the eye to

the swabbed within the past 7 days

- Over-the-counter artificial tear drops or astringent /redness reliever drops (e. g.,

Visine®, Clear eyes® in the eye to be swabbed on the day of trial

- History of conjunctivitis or any ocular infection within the past 3 months

Locations and Contacts

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Additional Information

Starting date: December 2007
Last updated: July 16, 2012

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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