Treatment of small macular holes using air

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 trial compares the effectiveness of intraocular air versus gas tamponade in closing small macular holes. It focuses on patients with primary macular holes that are less than or equal to 250 μm in size and have been present for no longer than 12 months. Participants will undergo a surgical procedure where postoperative intraocular tamponade is applied to facilitate closure of the macular hole. The study aims to determine if air is as effective as gas in achieving closure.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Primary MH ≤250 μm
* MH duration ≤12 months
* No previous vitreoretinal surgery in study eye
* Ability to sign informed consent
* Signed informed consent
* Age ˃18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous vitreoretinal surgery in study eye
* Secondary MH caused by other conditions than vitreomacular traction
* Myopic MH, i.e., excessive myopia (more than -6 dioptres)
* Traumatic MH
* MH secondary to retinal detachment or other retinal diseases
* Previously participation in this study

Where it's running

• Stavanger University Hospital
  Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway Recruiting
• University Hospital of Northern Norway
  Tromsø, Troms, Norway Recruiting
• St. Olavs University Hospital
  Trondheim, Tronderlag, Norway Recruiting
• Haukeland University Hospital
  Bergen, Vestland, Norway Recruiting
• Oslo University Hospital
  Oslo, Norway Recruiting
• Clinical Universitary Hospital of Santiago
  Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna, Spain Recruiting

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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.