Combination of Micropulse Laser With or Without Photodynamic Therapy for Chronic Central Serous C… (NCT06468540) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Combination of Micropulse Laser With or Without Photodynamic Therapy for Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
60 participantsStarted 2024-06-15
Plain-language summary
In this study, patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy who were treated by micropulse laser alone or micropulse laser combined with photodynamic therapy without drugs are retrospectively included. The visual acuity changes, subretinal fluid absorption and choroidal characteristics of the two groups are compared 1 to 6 months after treatment. We will also analyze baseline characteristics that influence post-treatment outcomes to identify potential predictors of poor treatment outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \>18 years old.
* The patient diagnosed with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy with a history of more than 6 months. The diagnostic criteria for chronic CSC were as follows: FFA examination showed leakage of strong fluorescent spots with the extension of angiography time, and late fluorescence accumulation, accompanied by decreased central vision, darkening of vision, and deformable microopia. Fundus examination showed superficial detachment of retinal neuroepithelium in macula.
* Patients received single micropulse laser therapy or micropulse laser combined with drug-free photodynamic therapy, and had not received other laser or surgical treatment in the six months prior to treatment.
* Patients had follow-up data before and after treatment for 1 month and at least 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with other fundus diseases or refractive interstitial opacity.
* During treatment, other treatments other than micropulse laser or drug-free photodynamic therapy were received.
* Various reasons led to incomplete patient data.
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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