Prospective Comparison of Acellular Dermal Matrix and Autologous Tarsus for Correction of Lower Eyelid Retraction
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Medial reflex distance 2
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two promising implants in treatment of lower eyelid retraction in 40 patients. This condition often resulting from injury, surgical complications, or thyroid eye disease. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Which implant provides better long-term stability of the eyelid malposition?
Does one implant minimize complications and improve patient outcomes more effectively than the other?
This study will compare the use of donor sclera implants to a cellular dermal matrix to see if either offers superior results in terms of reducing graft shrinkage and improving eyelid positioning.
Participants will:
Undergo lower eyelid reconstruction surgery with one of the two implants.
Be monitored for postoperative outcomes, including eyelid position, recurrence rates, and complications over a follow-up period 6 months.
详细描述
The study aims to find the best way to surgically correct lower eyelid retraction, a condition where the lower eyelid droops, leading to eye dryness, irritation, and potential vision problems. This condition can arise from various causes like thyroid eye disease, complications from eyelid or eye socket surgeries, burns, or injuries. The goal of the study is to determine which "spacer" graft works best to lift the eyelid back into its correct position and provide long-lasting results.
Currently, there's no universally agreed-upon optimal spacer-graft for this condition. Surgeons at the department of Ophthalmology at Haukeland University Hospital are conducting a study to compare two promising spacer graft materials: acellular dermal matrix (Permacol), a processed tissue that encourages tissue regeneration, and autologous tarsus, tissue taken from the patient's own upper eyelid.
Forty patients needing surgery for lower eyelid retraction will be inculded in this study. They will be randomly assigned to receive either the Permacol graft or the autologous tarsus graft. The surgical procedure involves making an incision inside the lower eyelid, separating the retractors (muscles that pull the eyelid down), and inserting the chosen spacer graft between the tarsus (the eyelid's supporting structure) and the retractors. This lifts the eyelid to the correct position.
Patients will be followed up for six months after surgery. Doctors will measure the position of the eyelid, how well the eye closes, and signs of dryness or damage to the eye surface. Patients will also be asked about pain/discomfort, and satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome. The study will track any complications, such as infection or recurrence of the eyelid retraction.
The study will compare the two groups to see which graft provides better eyelid positioning, reduces symptoms, and has fewer complications. Statistical analysis will be used to determine if there are significant differences between the two treatment groups.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 75 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Adult patients aged 18-75 years.
- •Grade 2 or higher lower eyelid retraction (according to the retraction grading scale).
- •Candidate for surgical correction due to functional or cosmetic reasons.
- •Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.
排除标准
- •Active ocular or eyelid infection.
- •History of severe scarring or keloid formation.
- •Concurrent orbital or eyelid malignancies. Pregnancy or lactation. Uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, immune disorders). Previous eyelid surgery on the affected eye.
结局指标
主要结局
Medial reflex distance 2
时间窗: From baseline to 6 months follow-up.
Number of patients with ≥ 1 mm reduction in medial reflex distance 2
次要结局
- Vertical eyelid aperture(From baseline to 6 months follow-up.)
- Scleral show(From baseline to 6 months follow-up.)
- Lagophthalmos(From baseline to 6 months follow-up.)
- Oxford staining scale(From baseline to 6 months follow-up.)