Electrocautery Versus Scalpel Incision in Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty (NCT07749846) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Electrocautery Versus Scalpel Incision in Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-09-15
Plain-language summary
This prospective randomized contralateral comparative study aims to compare electrocautery and scalpel incision techniques in upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Each participant undergoes bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty, with one eyelid randomized to electrocautery incision and the contralateral eyelid to scalpel incision. Outcomes include postoperative pain, edema, ecchymosis, scar quality, wound healing, patient satisfaction, and surgeon satisfaction. The study is designed to determine whether electrocautery provides comparable or superior clinical outcomes while maintaining safety and surgical effectiveness.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years or older.
* Diagnosis of upper eyelid dermatochalasis.
* Scheduled to undergo bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
* Ability to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous eyelid surgery.
* History of eyelid trauma.
* Blepharochalasis syndrome.
* Congenital eyelid anomalies.
* Coagulation disorders.
* Concurrent ptosis requiring surgical correction.
* Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent or comply with study follow-up.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
Skin excision time
Timeframe: During surgery (intraoperative)
2
Intraoperative bleeding
Timeframe: During surgery (intraoperative)
3
Postoperative ecchymosis
Timeframe: Postoperative day 1, week 1, month 1, month 3, and month 6
4
Postoperative edema
Timeframe: Postoperative day 1, week 1, month 1, month 3, and month 6
5
Scar visibility
Timeframe: Postoperative months 1, 3, and 6
6
Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation
Timeframe: Postoperative months 1, 3, and 6
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07749846
SponsorBeyoglu Eye Research and Education Hospital