Study Summary
This trial found that 5-fluorouracil injected into a chalazion was as effective as a steroid injection or surgery.
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 4 weeks
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
4 Treatment Groups
Injection of triamcinolone/5FU mixture
1 of 4
Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide
1 of 4
Incision and Curettage
1 of 4
Injection of 5-fluorouracil
1 of 4
Active Control
120 Total Participants · 4 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Injection of triamcinolone/5FU mixture · No Placebo Group · Phase 3
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria
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What conditions does the Injection of triamcinolone/5FU mixture typically help improve?
"The most common use for this triamcinolone/5FU mixture is to treat ulcerative colitis, however it can also be injected to help with conditions such as hand and brain non-immunocompromised." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there other instances where this medication has been injected in patients?
"There are a total of 377 ongoing studies involving the injection of a triamcinolone/5FU mixture. 115 of those are clinical trials currently in progress, and the majority of those are located in Adelaide, South Australia. However, there are a total of 19148 locations running studies for this treatment." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Has the FDA cleared triamcinolone/5FU mixture for use in injections?
"Injection of triamcinolone/5FU mixture is considered safe based on our team's estimation. This is a Phase 3 trial, meaning that there is both evidence of efficacy and safety." - Anonymous Online Contributor