Conjunctival Transpositional Surgery for Primary Pterygium

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Conditions studied: Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea

In brief

This prospective single-arm interventional study evaluates the recurrence rate and functional outcomes following conjunctival transpositional pterygium surgery without bare sclera formation. The technique involves mobilization and transposition of the pterygium tissue while preserving Tenon's layer and avoiding adjunctive therapies.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07343011

Run by

Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

People needed

70

Starts

2025-05-21

Expected to finish

2027-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults aged 18 years or older
• Primary pterygium involving the cornea
• Ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Recurrent pterygium
• Previous ocular surface surgery
• Active ocular infection or inflammation
• Severe ocular surface disease

Where it is running

• Alzahra Eye Hospital, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences — Zahedan, Sistan and Balochistan, Iran (enrolling)

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