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Official title The Impact of 'A Miss Is as Good as a Mile': Is Compensation Necessary for Minimal Ocular Deviation in Myopic Laser Surgery?
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07512115
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of intraoperative kappa-angle compensation on postoperative visual quality in patients undergoing small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) using the VisuMax 800 platform. The study will enroll patients with myopia and a kappa-angle offset \< 0.2 mm.
- 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 to 40
You may be able to join if
- Patients aged 18 to 40 years with myopia or myopic astigmatism and stable refraction for \>=1 year, whose refractive errors fall within the treatable...
- Normal corneal morphology and corneal thickness meeting surgical requirements.
- Preoperative corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) \>= 1.0.
- Preoperative synthetic Kappa angle offset measured \>= 0.10 mm and \< 0.20 mm.
- Voluntarily agree to undergo SMILE surgery on the VISUMAX 800 platform, understand the randomization scheme, and provide signed informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- History of prior ocular surgery, significant ocular trauma, or presence of corneal or ocular diseases that may affect the safety of refractive...
- Severe systemic diseases that may affect ocular healing or surgical safety.
- Females who are pregnant or lactating.
- Inability to cooperate as required to complete the procedure or follow-up visits.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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 to 40 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. 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.