Sutureless band and chandelier-assisted laser retinopexy for scleral buckling

ISRCTN ISRCTN38727845
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN38727845
Secondary identifying numbers 0302183
Submission date
07/11/2017
Registration date
09/11/2017
Last edited
09/11/2017
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Eye Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Retinal detachment occurs when the thin lining at the back of the eye (retina) pulls away from the blood vessels that supply it with oxygen and nutrients. An operation is needed to reattach the retina, such as scleral buckling, which involves fine bands being stitched on to the outside white of the eye (the sclera). Laser or freezing treatment is used to close up the tear or hole between the retina and the wall of the eye. Despite the high success rate of scleral buckling for uncomplicated retinal detachment, the surgery is associated with complications related to the technique. Improving the technique of scleral buckling would maintain the high success rate while decreasing the complications. This could include the surgeon using a different lighting and viewing system, using bands instead of broad buckles, using a laser instead of freezing treatment, and not using scleral sutures (stitches). The aim of this study is to assess whether these changes in the standard scleral buckling technique maintain the high success rate while limiting complications.

Who can participate?
Patients with recent retinal detachment

What does the study involve?
All participants undergo the modified scleral buckling technique. Retinal attachment, vision and complications are assessed at 1, 3 and 6 months.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Not provided at time of registration

Where is the study run from?
Alexandria University (Egypt)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
November 2013 to November 2015

Who is funding the study?
Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University (Egypt)

Who is the main contact?
Dr Amir Gomaa

Contact information

Dr Amir Gomaa
Scientific

2 Sayadla Street, Smouha
Alexandria
21615
Egypt

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Study information

Study designSingle-center unmasked uncontrolled interventional study
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designNon randomised study
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleApplying sutureless encircling # 41 band and trans-scleral chandelier-assisted laser retinopexy for scleral buckling procedure
Study objectivesA combination of sutureless band, laser, and chandelier illumination can successfully treat retinal detachment.
Ethics approval(s)Ethics committee Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, 26/02/2014, IRB NO: 00007555-FWA NO: 00015712
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedRhegmatogenous retinal detachments
InterventionA modified technique for scleral buckling which includes using sutureless encircling # 41 band and trans-scleral chandelier-assisted laser retinopexy. The technique involved 360 degree periotomy, hanging the 4 recti, sutureless fixation of band number 41, then inserting the chandelier light and using the wide angle viewing system and the diode laser for retinopexy followed by drainage of subretinal fluid if needed. The total duration of follow up is 6 month.
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measureRetinal attachment, evaluated by fundus examination at 1, 3 and 6 months
Secondary outcome measures1. Complications, evaluated by fundus examination at 1, 3 and 6 months
2. Visual acuity, measured by Snellen chart and converted to log Mar at baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months
Overall study start date01/11/2013
Completion date01/11/2015

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexBoth
Target number of participants30
Key inclusion criteriaRecent onset rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Key exclusion criteria1. Media opacity
2. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy
3. Giant retinal tear
4. Macular hole
5. Children
6. High myopes
Date of first enrolment26/02/2014
Date of final enrolment26/02/2015

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Egypt

Study participating centre

Alexandria University
Faculty of Medicine
Khartoum Square
Azarita
Alexandria
21514
Egypt

Sponsor information

Alexandria University
University/education

Faculty of Medicine
Khartoum Square
Alexandria
21514
Egypt

Phone +20 (3) 4810728
Email med-dean@alexu.edu.eg
Website www.med.alexu.edu.eg/
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Funders

Funder type

University/education

Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University
Private sector organisation / Universities (academic only)
Alternative name(s)
Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
Location
Egypt

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date01/12/2018
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareYes
IPD sharing plan summaryAvailable on request
Publication and dissemination planPlanned publication in the Journal of Ophthalmology.
IPD sharing planThe datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are/will be available upon request from Dr Amir Gomaa. All participants' consent was obtained and anonymisation was maintained.