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New treatment option for Retinal Detachment
Official title REtinal Detachment Outcomes Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05863312
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Background: Few large randomized controlled trials provide strong evidence to guide surgical repair of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair. The purpose of this factorial, single-blind, randomized controlled trial is to analyze and compare the surgical outcomes, functional visual outcomes, complications, and quality of life associated with RRD repair using (A) pars plana vitrectomy only (PPV) or PPV with scleral buckle (PPV-SB) and (B) sulfur hexafluoride gas (SF6) or perfluoropropane gas (C3F8) tamponade.
- 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
- Age ≥18 years
- Diagnosis of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
You likely can't join if
- , retinal detachment with:
- Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) grade ≥C2
- Chronic RRD with duration \>3 months
- Proliferative diabetic retinopathy with tractional retinal detachment (RD)
- Macular holes
- Epiretinal membrane grade 3 or 4
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥18 years
- Diagnosis of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
- , retinal detachment with:
- Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) grade ≥C2
- Chronic RRD with duration \>3 months
- Proliferative diabetic retinopathy with tractional retinal detachment (RD)
- Macular holes
- Epiretinal membrane grade 3 or 4
- Traumatic RD
- Giant retinal tears
- Retinal dialysis
- Foveoschisis
- Wet age-related macular degeneration
- Endophthalmitis
- Acute retinal necrosis
- Coats disease
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Retinoschisis
- Retinal colobomas
- Prior glaucoma surgery or strabismus surgery (favoring PPV only)
- Superior RD extent less than 3 clock hours (favoring PPV only)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Québec, Quebec, Canada
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 Québec, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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