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Study identifier: NCT06000111 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Duration of Face Down Positioning for Full-Thickness Macular Hole Repair

Condition: Macular Holes  ·  Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

PhaseNA
Planned participants40
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

A full-thickness macular hole is when there is a small gap that opens in the center part of the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye). Following surgical repair of these holes, patients have to lie face down for a number of days and nights. The exact amount of time necessary to position is however unknown. The goal of this randomized feasibility clinical trial is to compare 3 days and nights of face-down positioning to 7 days and nights of face-down positioning following pars plana vitrectomy surgery for full-thickness macular holes on key patient outcomes. This study will be a feasibility study to better inform a future larger clinical trial. Additionally, this investigation will be examining the rates of macular hole closure, patient visual acuity following surgery, patient quality of life, patient compliance, and complication rates.

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Talk to the study team

Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC  ·  905-573-7777  ·  vchaudh@mcmaster.ca

Keean Nanji, MD  ·  905-573-4848  ·  Keean.Nanji@medportal.ca

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Locations (1)

St. Joseph's Hospital King CampusStoney Creek, Ontario, CanadaRecruiting

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