A Randomised, Multi-Centre, Placebo Controlled Trial Of Fenofibrate For Treatment Of Diabetic Macular Oedema With Economic Evaluation (FORTE Study)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,588,132.00
Summary
Our project aims to test if adding an inexpensive oral medication, fenofibrate, is effective at improving treatment of diabetic macular oedema. We will use a well-designed, adequately powered, multi-centred randomised placebo controlled trial to test if fenofibrate can treat currently untreatable forms of diabetic macular oedema, and if it can be combined with current treatments to improve outcomes and reduce costs and risks to patients.
Comparing The Effectiveness Of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty With Topical Medication For The Treatment Of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Multicentred, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$639,888.00
Summary
The main treatment of glaucoma, an eye condition which causes peripheral vision loss and blindness, involves the use of eye drops. However, these are expensive, have considerable side effects, and impact negatively on daily living. Laser has recently been proposed as an alternative treatment and, in this project, we will investigate the effectiveness of laser compared to medication. We anticipate laser will be more cost effective, safer, and have a positive impact on quality of life compared to ....The main treatment of glaucoma, an eye condition which causes peripheral vision loss and blindness, involves the use of eye drops. However, these are expensive, have considerable side effects, and impact negatively on daily living. Laser has recently been proposed as an alternative treatment and, in this project, we will investigate the effectiveness of laser compared to medication. We anticipate laser will be more cost effective, safer, and have a positive impact on quality of life compared to eye drops.Read moreRead less