Comparing different spacer grafts for eyelid retraction repair

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of three types of spacer grafts—hard palate, autologous ear cartilage, and porcine acellular dermal matrix—in repairing lower eyelid retraction. Lower eyelid retraction can lead to various symptoms, including ocular irritation and potential vision issues. The study will measure outcomes using the margin to reflex distance 2 (MRD2) metric to determine which graft type provides the best surgical results. Participants will have undergone lower eyelid retraction repair requiring a spacer graft within a specified timeframe.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Underwent lower eyelid retraction repair requiring a spacer graft between July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2022

Exclusion Criteria:

* Younger than 18 years old
* Required concurrent surgeries (e.g., midface lift or full thickness skin graft) or required further surgeries on the operated eyelid within the 6 months postoperatively
* Patients with less than 1-month follow up will be excluded from all outcome analysis and those without postoperative 6-month data will be excluded from the postoperative month 6 MRD2 calculation

Where it's running

• Montefiore Medical Center
  The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Anne Barmettler, MD — Director of Oculoplastic Surgery Division
• Study coordinator: Anne Barmettler, MD
• Email: abarmett@montefiore.org
• Phone: (978) 886-7122

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.