Correction of Head Turn in Idiopathic Infantile Nystagmus (NCT05947331) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Correction of Head Turn in Idiopathic Infantile Nystagmus
Egypt28 participantsStarted 2022-04-05
Plain-language summary
Infantile nystagmus is involuntary, bilateral, conjugate and rhythmic oscillations of the eyes which may present at birth or develop within the first 6 months of life. It may be idiopathic appearing without visual or neurological impairment or may be secondary to an afferent visual defect such as foveal hypoplasia, congenital cataract, retinal dystrophy or optic atrophy. Aiming at improving outcome of head turn in idiopathic infantile nystagmus, comparison between the efficacy and safety of graded Anderson procedure and Kestenbaum procedure is essential.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. Patients with infantile nystagmus secondary to ocular diseases
. Patients with infantile nystagmus with associated strabismus.
. Previous squint, scleral buckling or glaucoma surgeries.
. Associated systemic or neurological disorders.
. Patients with anisometropia ≥ 5D.
. Patients with nystagmus attenuated at near
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.
1Since this trial is specifically measuring the degree of head turn in infantile nystagmus, can you explain how my child's current head turn compares to what this study is looking at, and whether their situation fits what's being studied?
2This trial is listed as 'active, not recruiting,' which means they're no longer enrolling new participants — so can you tell me if there are any similar studies currently accepting patients that we should consider instead?
3Since this is a Phase NA study, what does that mean in terms of how much is already known about the safety and effectiveness of the approach being tested, and how should that affect our decision-making?
4How does whatever intervention this trial uses to correct head turn compare to standard treatments already available for infantile nystagmus, and is it worth waiting to see the results of this study before deciding on a treatment path?
5Given that the trial is no longer recruiting, is there any way to access the findings or preliminary results that might still inform the treatment options we consider for my child's head turn?
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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
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Degree of head turn
Timeframe: Base line and 6 months postoperatively.