Comparing face-down positioning durations after macular hole surgery

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 clinical trial investigates the optimal duration of face-down positioning required after surgical repair of full-thickness macular holes. It randomly assigns participants to either 3 days or 7 days of face-down positioning following pars plana vitrectomy. The study aims to assess key outcomes such as macular hole closure rates, visual acuity, quality of life, patient compliance, and complication rates. This feasibility study will provide valuable insights for a future larger clinical trial.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Consecutive patients with an idiopathic full-thickness macular hole
* Symptom duration of less than 6 months
* Patient must agree to participate in this investigation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Macular hole minimum diameter \>1000 μm
* A history of high myopia (\> -6)
* Traumatic macular hole
* Amblyopia
* Retinal vein occlusion
* Inflammatory eye diseases
* Patients found to have a retinal tear during either the pre-operative assessment or intraoperatively

Where it's running

• St. Joseph's Hospital King Campus
  Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC — McMaster University, St. Joseph's Hospital
• Study coordinator: Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC
• Email: vchaudh@mcmaster.ca
• Phone: 905-573-7777

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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.