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.
Clinical Trials And Registries To Prevent Blindness For Macular Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$467,961.00
Summary
Injection of drugs into the eye is an unprecedented breakthrough in the treatment of macular diseases, however many questions must be addressed for our patients with diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration to reap the full benefits. My clinical research unit will conduct our own clinical trials, such as testing a new laser that has never been used in the retina. My observational studies unit will track “real world” outcomes of treatment of retinal disease in a large group of Australians.
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
A Telephone And SMS Intervention To Promote Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy In People With Diabetes In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$28,796.00
Summary
One in two people with diabetes in Australia do not receive adequate screening or follow-up for diabetic retinopathy, a leading complication of diabetes and cause of vision loss and blindness. To tackle this issue, a new Australian study will evaluate a new telephone intervention designed to inform people with diabetes about diabetic retinopathy screening. This intervention is expected to improve future adherence to national screening guidelines for diabetic retinopathy.