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Protocol for RCT of Posturing in Phacovitrectomy for Full Thickness Macular Hole (FTMH)

NCT01020760 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2012-04-26

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of postoperative posturing on the outcome of macular hole surgery. Current practice is divided; some individuals are advised to posture face-down for 10 days and others are advised that posturing is unnecessary. By evaluating the effect of posturing in a prospective randomised controlled trial the investigators hope to determine best practice, enabling surgeons and patients to make informed decisions regarding postoperative management.

Conditions

  • Full Thickness Macular Hole

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Face down posture

Patients are requested to maintain a strict face down posture for 50 minutes out of every hour for seven days after surgery.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-09-30
Primary Completion
2010-08-31
Completion
2010-10-31

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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