Local 5-Fluorouracil Injection for the Treatment of Chalazia: A Prospective, Comparative S
Local injection of 5-fluorouracil into a chalazion (stye) is as effective as local injection of triamcinolone (steroid) and incision and curettage for treatment of chalazia.
| Condition(s) | Chalazion |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Local injection of 5-fluorouracil into a chalazion (stye) is as effective as local injection of triamcinolone (steroid) and incision and curettage for treatment of chalazia. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Single or multiple chalazia in a single eyelid Exclusion Criteria: * Chalazia present for less than one month and no previous injection or incision and curettage |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | University of Washington |
| Locations | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Start date | 2013-12 |
| NCT ID | NCT02025023 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02025023 |