Evaluating dyes for safer eye surgery
Official title: Mechanical Properties of the Internal Limiting Membrane and Intraoperative Utility of Brilliant Blue g (Bbg) and Indocyanine Green (Icg) Assisted Chromovitrectomy
Run by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · NCT01485575 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing two dyes used during eye surgery to see if they can make the procedure safer and more effective for patients with conditions like macular edema.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Linz and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2011 |
| Main results expected | June 2028 |
| Study ends | June 2028 |
| Registry record updated | February 13, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT01485575 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have not undergone chromovitrectomy in the past six months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have had a chromovitrectomy in the last six months or are under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the mechanical properties of the internal limiting membrane (ILM) and the effectiveness of intraoperative dyes, specifically Brilliant Blue G (BBG) and Indocyanine Green (ICG), during chromovitrectomy procedures. The research aims to enhance the safety and efficacy of ILM removal, which is crucial for treating conditions like macular edema. By analyzing the performance of these dyes, the study seeks to identify modifications that could improve their utility while minimizing ocular toxicity. The study involves patients undergoing vitrectomy and utilizes data from deceased donor membranes for additional insights.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to safer and more effective surgical techniques for patients with macular edema.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored the use of intraoperative dyes in vitrectomy, but the specific combination and modifications being tested in this study are novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 Years of age * No other chromovitrectomy in previous 6 months * Only one of three vitaly dyes used intraoperatively (BBG, ICG or TB) Exclusion Criteria: * Previous chromovitrectomy during last 6 months * Pregnant patients * Patients under 18 years of age
Where it's running
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General Hospital Linz
Linz, Austria Recruiting -
St. Gallen Hospital
Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland Recruiting -
Oftacentro
Paradiso, Canton Ticino, Switzerland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Paul B Henrich, MD — Oftacentro, Lugano-Paradiso, Switzerland
- Study coordinator: Paul B. Henrich, MD, Ph.D.
- Email: henrich.oftacentro@hin.ch
- Phone: +41 91 9932727
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.