CompletedNot Applicable

Retinal Displacement After Pneumatic Versus Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment (ALIGN)

Canada204 participantsStarted 2018-06-27

Plain-language summary

This is a prospective cohort study, comparing the functional outcomes and the retinal displacement rates between two techniques for primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair: Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) and Pneumatic Retinopexy (PnR).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 * Diagnosis of macula off primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment Exclusion Criteria: * Previous retinal detachment and/or retinal detachment repair surgery in the study eye * Retinal detachment with macula on. * Patients with other retinal pathologies causing structural changes to the retina in the study eye, such as diabetic retinopathy, previous vascular occlusion (artery or vein occlusion), macular dystrophy, among others. * Previous vitreoretinal surgery in the study eye * Inability to come for follow ups up to 12 months. * Inability to take FAF imaging due to neck stiffness or other medical issue. * Inability to maintain post operation head positioning * Mental incapacity * Inability to sign on informed consent. * Patient is unwilling or unable to follow or comply with all study related procedures or to sign informed consent form

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Retinal Displacement

Timeframe: 3 (60 up to 120 days) months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04089033

SponsorUnity Health Toronto

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-31

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Retinal Detachment trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.