diff --git a/src/components/moderation/ModerationQueue.tsx b/src/components/moderation/ModerationQueue.tsx
index d6cdd481..b277fb9f 100644
--- a/src/components/moderation/ModerationQueue.tsx
+++ b/src/components/moderation/ModerationQueue.tsx
@@ -411,10 +411,6 @@ export const ModerationQueue = forwardRef<ModerationQueueRef>((props, ref) => {
     }
   }, [
     user,
-    entityCache,
-    profileCache,
-    submissionMemo,
-    items,
     refreshStrategy,
     preserveInteraction,
     interactingWith,
@@ -422,15 +418,15 @@ export const ModerationQueue = forwardRef<ModerationQueueRef>((props, ref) => {
   ]);
 
   // Debounced filters to prevent rapid-fire calls
-  const debouncedEntityFilter = useDebounce(activeEntityFilter, 300);
-  const debouncedStatusFilter = useDebounce(activeStatusFilter, 300);
+  const debouncedEntityFilter = useDebounce(activeEntityFilter, 500);
+  const debouncedStatusFilter = useDebounce(activeStatusFilter, 500);
 
   // Expose refresh method via ref
   useImperativeHandle(ref, () => ({
     refresh: () => {
-      fetchItems(activeEntityFilter, activeStatusFilter, false); // Manual refresh shows loading
+      fetchItems(debouncedEntityFilter, debouncedStatusFilter, false); // Manual refresh shows loading
     }
-  }), [activeEntityFilter, activeStatusFilter, fetchItems]);
+  }), [debouncedEntityFilter, debouncedStatusFilter, fetchItems]);
 
   // Initial fetch on mount and filter changes
   useEffect(() => {