TrichiasisNCT00776269
Comparison of Argon Laser and Radiofrequency in Trichiasis Treatment
A study testing argon laser and radiofrequency in people with Trichiasis, run by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.
Trial summary
In this clinical trial study,the investigators intend to compare two methods of trichiasis treatment.One by argon laser and the other by radiofrequency then compare the result of these procedures, especially, the investigators would like to compare which of these have less complications such as bleeding,pain,notch in… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Trichiasis
- What is being tested?
- argon laser and radiofrequency
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteIran
- Study dates
- Oct 2008to not given
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- All patients who came to labbafinejad oculoplastic clinic due to trichiasis
Who cannot join
- Having a history of entropion
- Any history of previous laser ,radiofrequency therapy or surgery
- More than 50% of the area is involved with trichiasis
- More than 10 eye lashes need to be treated
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Iran1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ophthalmic Research Center
Tehran, Tehran Province, 1666663111
Hossein Salour, MD, +98 21 22587317, labbafi@hotmail.com
About this study
Official title: Comparison the Result of Argon Laser and Radiofrequency in Trichiasis Treatment of Patients Referred to Labbafinejad Oculoplastic Clinic
In this clinical trial study,the investigators intend to compare two methods of trichiasis treatment.One by argon laser and the other by radiofrequency then compare the result of these procedures, especially, the investigators would like to compare which of these have less complications such as bleeding,pain,notch in the site of surgery and etc.
- Conditions
- Trichiasis
- Being tested
- argon laser and radiofrequency
- Keywords
- Argon laser, Trichiasis, Radiofrequency, Patients with trichiasis
- Medical subject headings
- Trichiasis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
argon laser and radiofrequencyProcedure or surgery
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| argon laser | Experimental | Not described Receives: Procedure: argon laser and radiofrequency |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Oct 2008 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for TrichiasisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ophtalmic Research Centre
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00776269
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 8724
- Status last verified
- Sep 2008
- First submitted
- 20 Oct 2008
- Last updated
- 21 Oct 2008
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Oct 2008. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison the Result of Argon Laser and Radiofrequency in Trichiasis Treatment of Patients Referred to Labbafinejad Oculoplastic Clinic
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00776269
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 8724
- Conditions
- Trichiasis
- Keywords
- Argon laser, Trichiasis, Radiofrequency, Patients with trichiasis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Lead sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ophtalmic Research Centre
- Study start
- Oct 2008
- First posted
- 21 Oct 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In this clinical trial study,the investigators intend to compare two methods of trichiasis treatment.One by argon laser and the other by radiofrequency then compare the result of these procedures, especially, the investigators would like to compare which of these have less complications such as bleeding,pain,notch in the site of surgery and etc.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| argon laser | Experimental | Procedure: argon laser and radiofrequency |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All patients who came to labbafinejad oculoplastic clinic due to trichiasis
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having a history of entropion
- Any history of previous laser ,radiofrequency therapy or surgery
- More than 50% of the area is involved with trichiasis
- More than 10 eye lashes need to be treated
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| argon laser and radiofrequency | Procedure or surgery | argon laser |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Oct 2008.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing argon laser and radiofrequency in people with Trichiasis, run by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Oct 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Iran. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Oct 2008; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.