Testing a New Glue-Like Gel for Eye Surgery
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests a new suture-free (stitch-free) hydrogel—a clear gel that helps heal eye surface wounds after surgery—to see if it works safely and effectively. If you have an eye surface disease like a pterygium (growth on the eye) or corneal ulcer (sore on the cornea) that needs surgery, this trial may help determine if this gel can replace traditional stitches.
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Who can take part
- You have an eye surface disease (such as pterygium, corneal ulcer, ocular surface burn, or similar condition) that requires conjunctival flap, amniotic membrane transplant, or corneal transplant surgery
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You can read and sign an informed consent form and agree to participate voluntarily
- You do not have severe heart, liver, kidney disease, or cancer
- You do not have a history of allergies to the gel components (porcine corneal matrix, GelMA) or common perioperative drugs (anesthetics, antibiotics, steroids)
- You do not have untreated or active systemic infections (bacterial, fungal, or viral infections including hepatitis B or C)
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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