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Comparison of Efficacy Between ILM Forceps

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Macular Holes
Epiretinal Membrane
Registration Number
NCT06536569
Lead Sponsor
University of British Columbia
Brief Summary

This study is a Single center, prospective, observational, multi surgeon randomized controlled trial. Subjects will be assessed pre-operatively, operatively and at 1 month postoperatively. Clinical evaluations will include measurement of visual acuity and optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
56
Inclusion Criteria

• 19y and older patients with symptomatic ERM (grade 2-3) or Macular hole (non flap-requiring) for elective ILM peeling surgery.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Co-morbid diabetic retinopathy of any grade.
  • Neovascular AMD.
  • Previous vitrectomy.
  • Previous retinal detachment treated with scleral buckle or pneumatic retinopexy.
  • Uncontrolled glaucoma or previous glaucoma surgery.
  • Combined phacovitrectomy.
  • Macula holes with severity requiring flap.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of attempts to initiate peelingSurgery (Operative Visit)

Evaluated by recorded video

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of deep retinal graspsSurgery (Operative Visit)

Evaluated by recorded video

Duration of PeelSurgery (Operative Visit)

Start to completion of peel

Number of handle-ReSite/widefield viewing system lens touchesSurgery (Operative Visit)

Evaluated by recorded video

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, St Paul's Hospital, Ophthalmology

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, St Paul's Hospital, Ophthalmology
🇨🇦Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bryon McKay, MD, PhD
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