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CompletedNCT01176331Updated Aug 6, 2010

Outcomes of 20 and 23-gauge Combined Transconjunctival Pars Plana Vitrectomy

An observational study in Vitrectomy, sponsored by Kocaeli University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 44 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2010-08-06.

Sponsored by Kocaeli University · Observational

Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Retrospective
Ages
44 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

In a retrospective study, a combined 20 and 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy procedure was performed in 21 eyes for various indications and proposed as a transition procedure to 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy. Through use of combination of procedures postoperative complications, surgical trauma and healing time was decreased; operating time was reduced; costs were decreased.

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Conditions studied

  • Vitrectomy
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In context

Lead sponsor

Kocaeli University is the lead sponsor of 210 studies on the registry; 38 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
44 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Patients who were in the range 44 to 80 years, who had to undergo vitrectomy operation with different diagnosis were included in the study. Each participant had a complete ophthalmological examination which included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), slit lamp examination with and without pupil dilation, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement with applanation tonometry and stereoscopic evaluation of the ocular fundus before decision of operation.

Inclusion criteria

  • eyes requiring pars plana vitrectomy for various indications: such as dropped lens, intraocular blood, retinal detachments...etc.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients who did not observed periodically during postoperative period.
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Study design

Time perspective
Retrospective

Groups and cohorts

  • vitrectomy

    Procedure: 20 and 23 gauge pars plana vitrectomy

Interventions

  • Procedure20 and 23 gauge pars plana vitrectomy
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. visual acuity

Secondary outcomes

  1. postoperative complications

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Study locations

1 site
  • Department of ophthalmology,Hospital of Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University
    Kocaeli, Turkey
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 6, 2010, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01176331
Lead sponsor
Kocaeli University
First posted
Aug 6, 2010
Last update
Aug 6, 2010
View the source record on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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