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New treatment option for Retina; Detachment, Rhegmatogenous
Official title Head Positioning After Retina Detachment Repair
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03714503
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to determine if one day post-operative prone head positioning can be as good as seven days post-operative prone head positioning in patients with retinal detachments with inferior retinal breaks after pars that pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) using perfluoropropane (C3F8) gas as a tamponade. The investigator will conduct a single arm phase II study using a Simon's two-stage design
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
- people must be diagnosed with primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with inferior breaks
- people must be 18 years and older.
- Women of child-bearing potential must agree to take rapid urine pregnancy test before surgical procedure and have negative result.
You likely can't join if
- pediatric population
- pregnant women
- a previous retinal detachment repair in the study eye
- history of scleral buckling in the study eye
- trauma as a cause of the retinal detachment
- asymptomatic longstanding retinal detachments
See the full eligibility criteria
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
- people must be diagnosed with primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with inferior breaks
- people must be 18 years and older.
- Women of child-bearing potential must agree to take rapid urine pregnancy test before surgical procedure and have negative result.
- pediatric population
- pregnant women
- a previous retinal detachment repair in the study eye
- history of scleral buckling in the study eye
- trauma as a cause of the retinal detachment
- asymptomatic longstanding retinal detachments
- non-compliance with post-operative treatment
- phakic retinal detachment
- exudative retinal detachment
- retinoschisis related retinal detachment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Prairie Village, Kansas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Prairie Village, Kansas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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