Clinical trials: Trachomatous
Trichiasis, Trachoma
Fluorometholone as Ancillary Therapy for TT Surgery
The investigators aim to evaluate a new potentially cost-effective approach to improving trichiasis surgery outcomes, perioperative topical anti-inflammatory therapy.
- Conditions
- Trichiasis, Trachoma, Bilamellar Tarsal Rotation
- Trial name
- NCT01949454
- Testing
- Fluorometholone 0.1% ophthalmic solution
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Trachomatous Trichiasis (TT), Eye Diseases
FLuorometholone as Adjunctive MEdical Therapy for TT Surgery (FLAME) Trial
This study aims : To assess the efficacy of fluorometholone 0.1% one drop twice daily for four weeks in reducing the incidence of post-operative trachomatous trichiasis (TT) when given as adjunctive therapy with TT surgery in the…
- Conditions
- Trachomatous Trichiasis (TT), Eye Diseases, Eyelid Diseases, Trachomatous
- Trial name
- FLAME (NCT04149210)
- Testing
- Fluorometholone 0.1% Oph Susp, Artificial Tears
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 2,410 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Corneal Opacity
Characteristics of Trachomatous Corneal Opacity in Fayoum University Hospital
The purpose of this study is to assess the characteristics of trachomatous corneal opacity in patients with signs of trachoma using Anterior segment Optic coherence tomography and Pentacam
- Trial name
- Trachoma (NCT06000150)
- Testing
- Corneal topography
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Omar Said
Trichiasis, Surgery
Repeat Surgery for Patients With Post-operative Trachomatous Trichiasis Trial
The objective of this study is to determine if there is a significant difference in post-operative trichiasis at 12 months comparing a new procedure, the Bevel/rotate/advance procedure (BRAP), to the Trabut procedure among repeat…
- Trial name
- PTT (NCT03886519)
- Testing
- BRAP (Bevel/rotate/advance procedure), Trabut
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 886 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Trachomatous Trichiasis, Trachoma
A Trial of Non-absorbable Versus Absorbable Sutures for Trichiasis Surgery
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Recurrent infection by Chlamydia trachomatis causes in-turning of the eyelids / lashes (trichiasis), leading to corneal damage and blindness.
- Trial name
- NCT00522860
- Testing
- Trichiasis surgery with absorbable sutures, Trichiasis surgery with non-absorbable sutures
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Trachomatous Trichiasis
A Trial of Epilation Verses Surgery for Minor Trichiasis
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Recurrent infection by Chlamydia trachomatis causes a gradual scarring process of the inner surface of the eyelid (conjunctiva) leading to in-turning of the eyelids…
- Trial name
- NCT00522912
- Testing
- Trichiasis surgery, Epilation
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Entropion
Modified Anterior Lamellar Recession for All Grades of Upper Eyelid Trachomatous Cicatricial Entropion
This study aims to assess the combination of anterior lamellar recession (ALR) with blepharoplasty, suprasternal fixation, and internal eyelash bulb extirpation of aberrant lashes posteriorly located in patients with any grade of…
- Trial name
- NCT05854420
- Testing
- Modified anterior Lamellar Recession
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University