Comparing two surgical methods for removing intraocular foreign bodies
Outcomes of Retained Posterior Segment Intraocular Foreign Body Extraction With Coexisting Cataract Via The Limbus or The Pars Plana Route
NA · Zagazig University · NCT05966545
This study is testing which of two surgical methods for removing foreign objects from the eye is safer and has fewer complications for patients with cataracts.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Zagazig University (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Zagazig, Sharkia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05966545 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the safety and complications of two surgical approaches for the removal of posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) associated with cataracts: the pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and the limbal route. The research will evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications such as retinal detachment and glaucoma following each method. By analyzing outcomes from patients undergoing these procedures, the study seeks to determine which approach may offer better safety and efficacy for patients with retained IOFBs. The trial will involve patients with specific eligibility criteria related to their ocular conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with retained posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies associated with cataract and crystalline lens injury.
Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing retinal detachment or those with severely damaged eyes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for patients undergoing IOFB removal.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing literature on IOFB removal, this specific comparison of surgical routes is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eyes with retained posterior segment intraocular foreign body associated with crystalline lens injury. * Eyes with retained posterior segment intraocular foreign body associated with coexisting cataract. Exclusion Criteria: * Eyes with pre-operative retinal detachment * Eyes with retained posterior segment IOFB with clear lens. * Anterior segment IOFBs * Severely damaged eyes with an initial visual acuity of no light perception where enucleation is the primary treatment * Patients with severely traumatized cornea which can affect visualization during vitrectomy. * Pseudophakic eyes. * Eyes with endophthalmitis
Where this trial is running
Zagazig, Sharkia
- faculty of medicine, Zagazig university — Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abbas A. Ali Hashem, MSc
- Email: aaahashem@medicine.zu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01066227749
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Intraocular Foreign Body