Anterior Uveitis Clinical Trial
Official title:
PEMF an Adjunct Therapy for Anterior Uveitis
The purpose of this study is to determine if a medical device (ActiPatch) that emits a low frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) will benefit patients with anterior uveitis. Anterior uveitis (aka iritis) is an inflammatory disease involving the front segment of the eye. This is a common cause of a painful red eye, and ActiPatch has been shown to be effective in treating tissue inflammation. The conventional treatment of iritis typically involves frequent administration of topical steroids which have their own inherent risks (development of cataracts and/or glaucoma). The purpose of this study is to determine if ActiPatch therapy can be used to shorten the length of time and/or quantity of steroids administered.
Iritis is an inflammatory disease focused in the anterior chamber of the eye. The
inflammation inside the eye can lead to a number of conditions that ultimately effect vision.
These can include glaucoma, posterior synechiae, cystoid macular edema, and cataract. The
standard treatment for the disease is drug therapy centered around the administration of
corticosteroids. These are administered in the form of eye drops, and if necessary
periocular/intraocular injections, or/and by systemic oral/IV administration. Unfortunately,
the treatment with corticosteroids can similarly induce severe side effects including
glaucoma and cataract formation. ActiPatch is a medical device that emits a low frequency
pulsed electromagnetic field. This device has been shown to reduce inflammation and pain in a
number of conditions, eg blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). ActiPatch is FDA approved for use
after blepharoplasty to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. The treatment is not
invasive, does not require additional medication, and side effects from ActiPatch and other
PEMF devices have not been reported. The potential benefit of treating uveitis with ActiPatch
is the potential to reduce the time and/or amount of steroid administration. This would
benefit patients by reducing the risk of unwanted side effects of the corticosteroid
treatment.
The benefit to society would be an improved treatment for anterior uveitis.
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