Exploring eye injuries from fireworks during festivals in Upper Egypt
Fireworks Eye Injuries During Festivals in Upper Egypt: Cross- Sectional Study
This study looks at eye injuries from fireworks during festivals in Upper Egypt to see how common they are and what the effects are on people's vision.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06512532 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the epidemiology and outcomes of ocular injuries caused by fireworks during festivals in Upper Egypt. It will focus on the type and severity of injuries, as well as demographic data, complications, and final visual outcomes for patients presenting with fireworks-related eye trauma. The study will collect data from patients attending the ocular emergency unit throughout the festival season in 2024.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have sustained ocular injuries from fireworks during festivals in 2024.
Not a fit: Patients with non-fireworks-related ocular injuries will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of fireworks-related eye injuries and inform preventive measures and treatment protocols.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be limited studies specifically on fireworks-related ocular injuries, similar observational studies on trauma have shown success in understanding injury patterns and improving safety measures.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients attending ocular emergency unit with fireworks eye injury during different festivals in 2024 Exclusion Criteria: * patients presented with non-fireworks ocular injuries
Where this trial is running
Asyut
- Assiut university hospital — Asyut, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Salma M Kedwany, MD
- Email: Salmakedwany@aun.edu.eg
- Phone: +20882143626
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.