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Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession Versus Bilateral Primary Medial Rectus Resection in Intermittent Exotropia

Egypt40 participantsStarted 2023-07-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of bilateral lateral rectus recession and bilateral primary medial rectus resection in basic type intermittent exotropia Participants will be randomized into two groups: bilateral lateral rectus (BLR) recession and bilateral medial rectus (BMR) resection groups then followed up in the clinic for 6 months to compare motor alignment and sensory functions

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 30 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with basic type intermittent exotropia * Measurable angle 25-40 prism diopters Exclusion Criteria: * Restrictive or paralytic deviation or if forced duction test is positive on horizontal muscles * Incomitant deviation, vertical or oblique muscles surgery and significant A or V pattern * Previous strabismus, orbital or buckle surgery

What they're measuring

Motor alignment in primary position

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06650735

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11

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