Clinical Trial of Cryotherapy Versus Postoperative Laser Photocoagulation

Last updated: May 24, 2010
Sponsor: University of Campinas, Brazil
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Retina

Macular Degeneration

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01068379
cryo laser
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to compare reattachment rates among patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment who underwent scleral buckle surgery with retinopexy by cryotherapy versus postoperative (one month) laser photocoagulation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with a single peripherical retinal break.All patients were phakic, under eighteen years old, with partial posterior vitreousdetachment, visual loss or symptoms (floaters and photopsia) less than 30 days

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No patient had a retinal break greater than 30 degrees, or retinal detachment largerthan two quadrants, history of uveitis or infectious retinopathy, presence ofProliferative vitreoretinopathy (B or C), macular disease, glaucoma, hemoglobinopathy,diabetic retinopathy, and history of trauma or previous vitreoretinal surgery.

Study Design

Total Participants: 86
Study Start date:
July 01, 2006
Estimated Completion Date:

Study Description

The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to compare reattachment rates, visual acuity results and epiretinal membrane formation among patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment who underwent scleral buckle surgery with retinopexy by cryotherapy versus postoperative (one month) laser photocoagulation.