Preventing scar tissue after retinal detachment surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial tests if injecting a medication called methotrexate into the eye during retinal detachment surgery can prevent scar tissue from forming. Scar tissue can sometimes cause the retina to detach again, so this treatment might lower that risk.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having surgery to repair a retinal detachment for the first time
- Your retinal detachment symptoms started less than 6 weeks ago
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
- You have not had certain previous eye problems like severe trauma or infection
- You do not have an allergy or intolerance to methotrexate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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