3D-Printed guides could make thyroid eye surgery safer

NCT ID NCT04662190

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using 3D-printed, custom models to plan and guide orbital decompression surgery leads to fewer complications and better outcomes for people with thyroid eye disease. Twelve adults with inactive, moderate-to-severe disease were randomly assigned to receive either 3D-printed assisted surgery or standard surgery. The researchers measured complications and eye position changes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: 3D-printed model and guide for surgery planning
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could make orbital decompression surgery safer and more precise for people with thyroid eye disease.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study (12 people) testing a surgical tool, not a new treatment. The benefits may not be large or generalizable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endocrine exophthalmos Graves Ophthalmopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SURGICAL PROCEDURE, UNSPECIFIED THYROID ASSOCIATED OPHTHALMOPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Eduard Pedemonte Sarrias

Manresa, Barcelona, 08243, Spain

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