Mid-term Evaluation of Metamorphopsia in Epiretinal Membrane Surgery (NCT03045367) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Mid-term Evaluation of Metamorphopsia in Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
30 participantsStarted 2015-06-22
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the safety and efficacy simultaneous, trans-conjunctival, 25-Gauge vitrectomy and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implant in patients with metamorphopsia and visual impairment due to idiopathic epiretinal membrane and cataract. All 30 patients recruited underwent complete ocular examination, visual acuity measurement with ETDRS, metamorphopsia assessment with M-Charts and Metamorphometry® and foveal thickness evaluation by sd-OCT preoperatively, at 30, 90, 180 days postoperatively.
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* age \> 55 years
* visual acuity ≤ 20/40
* idiopathic epiretinal membrane
* cataract
* Amsler test positive for metamorphopsia.
Exclusion Criteria:
* previous ocular interventions
* other ocular diseases.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Metamorphopsia
Timeframe: Change in metamorphopsia from baseline at 180 days.
2
Visual Acuity
Timeframe: Change in visual acuity from baseline at 180 days
3
Area of central scotoma
Timeframe: Change in area of central scotoma from baseline at 180 days
4
Central fovea thickness
Timeframe: Change in fovea thickness from baseline at 180 days
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03045367
SponsorClinica Oculistica dell'Università di Torino