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New treatment option for Full Thickness Macular Hole
Official title Full Thickness Macular Hole; Should it be Handled Subacutely?
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05828251
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Full thickness macular hole, FTMH, is a retinal disease involving the fovea that cause central vision loss, metamorphopsia and central scotoma. The most effective treatment for FTMH is a pars plana vitrectomy and a tamponade with expansile gas.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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
- Idiopathic full thickness macular hole
- Duration of symptoms of \<30 days for Group 1 and 2
- Duration of symptoms of 3-12 months for Group 3
- FTMH size \<400µm
- \>18 years
You likely can't join if
- High myopia (≤-3)
- Traumatic macular hole
- Prior ocular surgery, including cataract surgery
- Other ocular diseases compromising the visual acuity (i.e., AMD, diabetic retinopathy, previous vein occlusion)
- Posterior vitreous detachment (Weiss ring)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Idiopathic full thickness macular hole
- Duration of symptoms of \<30 days for Group 1 and 2
- Duration of symptoms of 3-12 months for Group 3
- FTMH size \<400µm
- \>18 years
- Able to give informed consent
- Compliance for postoperative positioning
- High myopia (≤-3)
- Traumatic macular hole
- Prior ocular surgery, including cataract surgery
- Other ocular diseases compromising the visual acuity (i.e., AMD, diabetic retinopathy, previous vein occlusion)
- Posterior vitreous detachment (Weiss ring)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Glostrup Municipality, Copenhagen, Denmark
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 Glostrup Municipality, Copenhagen, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.