Influence of Different Needle Insertion Positions on the Clinical Efficacy of Suture-Fixated Transscleral IOL Implantation Without Knots

NCT ID: NCT07252349

Last Updated: 2025-12-18

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

54 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-12-25

Study Completion Date

2027-08-31

Brief Summary

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This is a single-blind, single-center, parallel-group randomized controlled trial with the following objectives: First, researchers aim to compare the clinical efficacy of 2mm and 2.5mm post-limbal needle insertion in sutureless transscleral IOL fixation for patients with congenital ectopia lentis. Second, the goal is to investigate the mean absolute refractive prediction error, IOL tilt and decentration, uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and corneal endothelial cell count at 3 months postoperatively. Third, it intends to explore the incidence of postoperative complications of the two needle insertion positions in this specific surgical method. Finally, this study aims to provide evidence for ophthalmic clinical practice, explore the optimal needle insertion point, and offer more precise and safe surgical plans for patients requiring sutureless transscleral IOL fixation.

Detailed Description

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This is a professional translation conforming to medical academic writing standards (with unified key terms and specified abbreviation as required):

For patients with insufficient capsular bag support due to congenital developmental abnormalities, trauma, or other reasons, who have indications for intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, IOL suspension surgery is the main surgical method. Sutureless transscleral IOL fixation is one of the commonly used IOL suspension surgeries currently. Compared with traditional transscleral suture fixation, sutureless transscleral IOL fixation can effectively reduce suture-related complications while ensuring safety and effectiveness, with higher surgical safety.

In transscleral IOL fixation, previous studies have commonly used 2mm and 2.5mm post-limbal positions as needle insertion sites. The 2.5mm post-limbal needle insertion point has a smaller mean absolute refractive prediction error and better clinical efficacy postoperatively. As an IOL suspension surgery, differences in needle insertion positions may affect postoperative refractive status, IOL stability, visual outcomes, and other parameters. Although existing literature has evaluated the overall clinical efficacy and safety of sutureless transscleral IOL fixation, to date, no study has systematically compared the clinical efficacy of this commonly used IOL suspension surgery at different needle insertion positions. Therefore, evaluating the impact of different needle insertion positions on surgical outcomes is crucial for optimizing surgical strategies and improving treatment precision.

In this randomized controlled trial, the investigators will systematically investigate the clinical efficacy of 2mm and 2.5mm post-limbal needle insertion points in sutureless transscleral IOL fixation. Through this study, the investigators aim to provide evidence for ophthalmic clinical practice, explore the optimal needle insertion point, and offer more precise and safe surgical plans for patients requiring sutureless transscleral IOL fixation.

Conditions

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Congenital Ectopia Lentis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors
This study adopts a single-blind design, with no blinding of investigators but with blinding of participants and assessors implemented. To reduce bias under the single-blind condition, trial-related personnel involved in participant screening remain blinded, and clinical staff conducting routine ophthalmological examinations as well as data analysts are kept blinded to the treatment allocation.

Study Groups

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intervention group

Participants in the intervention group should complete a comprehensive ophthalmic examination at baseline, undergo needle insertion 2.5mm post-limbal during surgery, and receive routine follow-up at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months postoperatively.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Transscleral Suture-Fixated Intraocular Lens Implantation (Suture Needle Insertion at 2.5 mm Posterior to the Limbus)

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Participants in the intervention group should complete a comprehensive ophthalmic examination at baseline, undergo needle insertion 2.5mm post-limbal during surgery, and receive routine follow-up at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months postoperatively.

compare group

Participants in the intervention group should complete a comprehensive ophthalmic examination at baseline, undergo needle insertion 2mm post-limbal during surgery, and receive routine follow-up at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months postoperatively.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Transscleral Suture-Fixated Intraocular Lens Implantation (Suture Needle Insertion at 2.5 mm Posterior to the Limbus)

Participants in the intervention group should complete a comprehensive ophthalmic examination at baseline, undergo needle insertion 2.5mm post-limbal during surgery, and receive routine follow-up at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months postoperatively.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients aged 4-18 years (regardless of gender) who meet the indications for transscleral suture-fixated intraocular lens implantation
2. Patients who can complete a follow-up period of at least 3 months after surgery;
3. Patients or their legal guardians who provide informed consent to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with concurent secondary qlaucoma, retinal detachment, strabismus, or other relevant ocular complications (excludingrefractive errors);
2. Patients participating in other trials that may affect the results of this study.
Minimum Eligible Age

4 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Guangming Jin

Associate Chief Physician, Cataract Department

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Danying Zheng

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, ZhongshanOphthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual SodGuangzhou, Guangdong

Guangming Jin

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, ZhongshanOphthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhou, Guangdong

Locations

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Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology,Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology andVisual Science, Guangzhou, Guangdong

Guangdong, Province, China

Site Status

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Guangming Jin

Role: CONTACT

Phone: +86 13560035613

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Guangming Jin

Role: primary

References

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Yoon EG, Eom Y, Woo M, Jeon HS, Kim SJ, Song JS, Kim HM. Clinical Outcomes of Intrascleral Fixation of Intraocular Lens Compared to Ciliary Sulcus Implantation and Transscleral Fixation. Korean J Ophthalmol. 2023 Apr;37(2):128-136. doi: 10.3341/kjo.2022.0093. Epub 2023 Feb 9.

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Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Other Identifiers

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2025KYPJ136

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id