CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Multifocal Electroretinogram Assessment in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSC) Between Laser Treatment Group and Photodynamic Therapy Group in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

South Korea24 participantsStarted 2008-03

Plain-language summary

This study is a comparison of multifocal electroretinogram assessment between the laser treatment group and the photodynamic therapy group in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. CSC (over 3 months) when subretinal fluid persisted in the subfoveal region demonstrated by clinical examination and OCT
. Ability to maintain steady fixation for mfERG
. Presence of abnormal dilated choroidal vasculature in ICGA
. Symptom duration over 3 months

Exclusion criteria

. Previous PDT or laser treatment history
. Evidence of CNV in FAG
. Other chorioretinal disorders that can cause macular exudation such as age-related macular degeneration, pathologic myopia, angioid streaks, trauma, inflammatory diseases, retinal vasculopathies, and hereditary dystrophies

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Multifocal Electroretinogram Amplitudes

Timeframe: baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00803517

SponsorSamsung Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2008-10

Results submitted2008-11-12

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