Absorbable Drug-Eluting Lacrimal Sac Stent for Recurrent Chronic Dacryocystitis
China40 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an absorbable lacrimal sac drug-eluting stent placed at the osteotomy site during endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (E-DCR) in patients with recurrent chronic dacryocystitis. The stent is composed of absorbable polymer mesh coated with mometasone furoate to reduce postoperative inflammation and adhesion, maintain ostium patency, and improve surgical outcomes. A total of 40 patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive either the absorbable stent or conventional packing with routine postoperative intranasal budesonide therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed chronic dacryocystitis
History of failed E-DCR or lacrimal intubation
Preoperative dacryocystography showing lacrimal sac diameter ≥4 mm
Age ≥18 years
Able to consent and comply with procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Nasal cavity structural disease: severe septal deviation, tumor, severe sinusitis
Lacrimal sac non-visualization on imaging
Lacrimal sac rupture, traumatic duct/bone injuries
Allergy to mometasone furoate or PLA/PGA polymers
Poor general health, unable to tolerate surgery
Psychiatric disorders or antipsychotic drug use
Uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, or severe systemic diseases
Keloid tendency
Coagulation disorders
Pregnancy
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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.