Could a tiny eye insert replace drops for kids after surgery?
NCT ID NCT05620901
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study tested a tiny dexamethasone insert placed in the tear duct of 15 children after retinal surgery or laser treatment. The goal was to see if it could safely reduce pain and eye inflammation. Researchers measured pain using a standard scale and tracked any side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexamethasone eye insert (DEXTENZA)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simpler way to manage pain and swelling in children after eye surgery, possibly reducing the need for eye drops.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study with only 15 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The insert may cause side effects or not work better than standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke Eye Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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