The Effects of Primary Pterygium on Contrast Sensitivity Preoperatively and Postoperatively (NCT03406390) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effects of Primary Pterygium on Contrast Sensitivity Preoperatively and Postoperatively
China60 participantsStarted 2017-11-01
Plain-language summary
Pterygium is the growth of conjunctival tissue onto the cornea, usually from the nasal quadrant of the cornea.Visual acuity may be reduced due to direct invasion of the visual axis or astigmatism induced by the pterygium. Contrast sensitivity measures two variables, size, and contrast which could comprehensively reflect the visual quality of the primary pterygium patients. In this study, we would investigate the the effects of primary pterygium on contrast sensitivity preoperatively and on the 1st, 3rd and 6th month postoperatively, moreover, the related parameters on the contrast sensitivity in the primary pterygium patients would be analyzed.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of the primary pterygium;
* More than 18 and less than 60 years old;
* 0.0 or better logMAR BCVA;
* The absence of other ocular disorders and no history of eye surgery and other systemic diseases.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of recurrent pterygium or accompanied with other ocular diseases;
* less than 18 or more than 60 years old;
* The logMAR BCVA is less than 0.0;
* With the history of eye surgery and other systemic diseases.
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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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
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The contrast sensitivity function tested by quick CSF of the Primary Pterygium patients preoperatively
Timeframe: Preoperatively
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03406390
SponsorZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University