Status:
COMPLETED
The Use of Natural Latex Biomembrane in Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Conditions:
Conjunctival Diseases
Pterygium
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The main problem of ocular surface reconstruction is the lack of viable conjunctival tissue. The use of a biocompatible latex biomembrane in ocular surface healing, like post pterygium surgery, could ...
Detailed Description
The latex biomembrane is considered biocompatible and believed to promote neoformation of biological tissues. It also induces vascular neoformation and promotes extra cellular provisional matrix forma...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- symptomatic pterygium
Exclusion
- any other ocular surface pathology, glaucoma, retinal disease, pregnancy, auto immune disease, severe systemic disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
127 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01250353
Start Date
June 1 2006
End Date
July 1 2009
Last Update
November 30 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Erika Christina Canarim Martha de Pinho
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil