Eye injection may ease pain of laser surgery for diabetic patients
NCT ID NCT07640256
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two ways to control pain during laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy: a numbing injection around the eye versus standard numbing eye drops. Fifty adults with diabetes were split into two groups to receive either the injection or a sham injection with drops. Researchers measured pain levels and vital signs during the procedure to see which method worked better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine and lidocaine injection
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain during laser eye surgery for people with diabetic retinopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The injection itself carries risks like bruising or infection.
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Locations
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Asociacion Para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico, I.A.P.
Mexico City, Mexico City, 04030, Mexico