CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison Between Sutureless and Glue Free Versus Sutured Limbal Conjunctival Autograft in Primary Pterygium Surgery

Egypt150 participantsStarted 2010-04

Plain-language summary

Pterygium is a common ocular pathology facing ophthalmologists that has varied surgical management techniques and high rate of post-operative recurrence. The investigators aim was to compare and evaluate the safety and efficacy outcomes of those two surgical procedures in management of primary pterygium.

Who can participate

Age range

24 Years – 74 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients complaining of primary pterygium with eye redness. Patients with pterygium threatening the visual axis. Exclusion Criteria: All cases not completed the follow up period for two years. Atrophic pterygium, pseudopterygium or double head pterygium.

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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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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

Recurrence Rate

Timeframe: 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02009072

SponsorShaaban Elwan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-10

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