NCT06063005

Brief Summary

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of the internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling and translocation surgery compared to the conventional surgical approach for treating large idiopathic macular hole (IMH) through a well-designed prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. This study aims to compare the new surgical approach to the conventional approach in terms of improving visual function, promoting macular retinal anatomical healing, and enhancing patients' quality of life. By conducting this prospective clinical trial, establishing a database, and generating clinical reports and evidence-based medicine on the therapeutic efficacy of the ILM peeling and translocation surgery for large IMH.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
76

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2022

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2022

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 25, 2023

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 2, 2023

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2025

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

October 30, 2023

Status Verified

October 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

2.8 years

First QC Date

September 25, 2023

Last Update Submit

October 25, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Best Corrected Visual Acuity

    The best corrected visual acuity indicates the best visual acuity with proper refractive correction.

    1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 1 years, 2 years after the operation

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Closure rate

    1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 1 years, 2 years after the operation

Study Arms (2)

Translocation

EXPERIMENTAL
Procedure: Translocation ILM Flap

Peeling

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Procedure: ILM Peeling

Interventions

After vitrectomy, the ILM was dissected from the macula to the vascular arch, and the retina in the fissure area was fully released to make an MH-centered, approximately 2DD-square, ILM flap with a tip (approximately 500μm wide) above; the ILM flap was transposed approximately 25-30 degrees along the tip to the inferior temporal area with the assistance of heavy water, and a total of 1ml of perfluorodecalin fluid (heavy water) was injected to cover the MH area with the ILM flap, and the original ILM defect area corresponding to the MH was transposed to the outside of the MH. The heavy water is replaced by liquid/gas exchange. Ophthalmic 13% perfluoropropane gas (AL.CHI.MI.A. Srl) was chosen as the postoperative intraocular filling.

Translocation
ILM PeelingPROCEDURE

After vitrectomy, internal limiting membrane peeling up to the vascular arcade, thorough loosening of the macular hole area of the retina, and fluid/gas exchange. An eye-specific 13% perfluoropropane gas (AL.CHI.MI.A. Srl) was chosen for intraocular tamponade after the operation.

Peeling

Eligibility Criteria

Age55 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Participants who can understand the purpose of this clinical trial, volunteer to participate, sign an informed consent form, and can complete the postoperative follow-up on time.
  • Participants diagnosed with idiopathic macular hole (IMH).
  • Based on OCT scans, the minimum horizontal diameter of the macular hole is \>500 and \<900 µm.
  • Participants with an axial length \<26.0mm and a myopic degree lower than 6D.
  • For participants with bilateral macular holes, the eye with a larger hole diameter will be included.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with the following retinal disorders: age-related macular degeneration, epi-macular membrane neovascularization, non-macular retinal tears, lesions of the retinal pigment epithelium and choroid, inherited or degenerative retinal diseases, optic neuropathies, retinal vascular diseases; patients with large macular holes accompanied by retinal detachment;
  • Patients with high myopia (axial length ≥ 26.0mm and myopia exceeding 6D);
  • Patients with a history of ocular trauma or retinal laser treatment;
  • Patients with glaucoma, ocular infections, inflammations, tumors, corneal diseases, or amblyopia;
  • Patients with contraindications to vitrectomy;
  • Patients with severe or unstable systemic diseases;
  • Patients with a fasting blood glucose level ≥ 9mmol/L before surgery;
  • Patients who participated in other clinical trials involving drugs or medical devices within 30 days prior to screening;
  • Patients with a history of intraocular surgery within 3 months prior to screening;
  • Patients with reduced visual function or vision in the contralateral eye as determined by the investigator;
  • Patients who are not considered suitable for enrollment by the investigator for other reasons.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Shanghai, 200000, China

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Retinal Perforations

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Retinal DiseasesEye Diseases

Study Officials

  • Peiquan Zhao, Dr.

    Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine Shanghai

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 25, 2023

First Posted

October 2, 2023

Study Start

July 1, 2022

Primary Completion

May 1, 2025

Study Completion

June 30, 2025

Last Updated

October 30, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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