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A pilot randomised controlled trial comparing the post-operative pain experience following vitrectomy with a 20-gauge system and the new 25-gauge transconjunctival system

Completed
Conditions
Signs and Symptoms: Post operative pain
Signs and Symptoms
Post operative pain
Registration Number
ISRCTN66846344
Lead Sponsor
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

Added April 2008:
1. Patients with suitable pathology for the 25 gauge system eg macula hole, epiretinal membrane, vitreous opacities
2. Primary vitrectomy

Exclusion Criteria

Added April 2008:
1. Previous vitrectomy
2. Unwilling to accept randomisation
3. Unable to give informed consent
4. Pre-operative inflammation

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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