Clinical trials: Trachomatous
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
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