Eye muscle surgery showdown: which fix for wandering eyes works best?
NCT ID NCT07637253
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two surgical methods to correct exotropia, a condition where one eye turns outward. In one group, a piece of the inner eye muscle was removed and reattached; in the other, the muscle was folded and shortened. Both groups also had the outer eye muscle loosened. Researchers measured eye alignment and focusing ability before and after surgery in 85 patients aged 5 to 40. The goal was to see which technique gives better results for eye position and focusing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (medial rectus resection or plication combined with lateral rectus recession)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could help surgeons choose the best approach for correcting exotropia and preserving focusing ability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 85 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Surgery always carries risks like infection or overcorrection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Basaksehir, 34490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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