Droopy eyelid surgery may boost vision and confidence, new study hopes to prove

NCT ID NCT07534436

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 73 people with congenital ptosis (droopy eyelids) who are already scheduled for a specific surgery. Researchers will check their vision and ask about their quality of life before surgery and at 1, 3, and 6 months after. The goal is to see if the surgery improves eyesight and emotional well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Levator Resection combined with Fascial Sheath Suspension surgery

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that this combined surgery improves vision and quality of life for people with congenital ptosis.

What could go wrong

This is a small observational study (73 people) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. It only tracks outcomes for 6 months, so long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital ptosis ptosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center

    RECRUITING

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China