Does Unilateral Compression Dressing Reduce Postoperative Swelling and Bruising After Upper Eyeli… (NCT07701265) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Does Unilateral Compression Dressing Reduce Postoperative Swelling and Bruising After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?
Turkey (Türkiye)56 participantsStarted 2025-06-23
Plain-language summary
This study evaluated whether applying a compression dressing to one eyelid after upper eyelid blepharoplasty (eyelid lift surgery) reduces swelling, bruising, and discomfort compared to the untreated eyelid. In this randomized trial, each participant underwent bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty; after surgery, one eyelid was randomly assigned to receive a compression dressing for 24 hours, while the other eyelid received no dressing and served as the internal control. Outcomes including eyelid swelling, bruising, pain, aesthetic appearance, and corneal health were assessed by masked observers on postoperative days 1, 7, 30, and 90. The goal of this study was to determine whether routine use of compression dressing provides a measurable clinical benefit after this common cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (≥18 years) with bilateral upper eyelid dermatochalasis scheduled for upper eyelid blepharoplasty
* Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent
* Ability to comply with the postoperative follow-up schedule (postoperative days 1, 7, 30, and 90)
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of prior upper eyelid surgery
* Unilateral dermatochalasis
* Previous eyelid trauma
* Congenital eyelid anomalies
* Blepharochalasis syndrome
* Coagulopathy
* Combined indication for ptosis repair and blepharoplasty
* Severe bilateral visual impairment precluding safe application of compression dressing
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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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
1
Postoperative eyelid edema
Timeframe: Postoperative day 1, postoperative day 7, postoperative day 30, postoperative day 90
2
Postoperative ecchymosis
Timeframe: Postoperative day 1, postoperative day 7, postoperative day 30, postoperative day 90