Laser after eye surgery may boost recovery, small study hints
NCT ID NCT07165626
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study follows 100 people having surgery to remove a scar-like membrane on the retina (epiretinal membrane). Half will also receive a gentle laser treatment one month after surgery. Researchers will measure vision and eye structure changes over four months to see if the laser helps recovery. The goal is to better understand which patients benefit most and improve future surgical decisions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- subthreshold micropulse laser therapy (577 nm yellow diode laser)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help refine surgical techniques and identify which patients benefit most from additional laser therapy after vitrectomy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (100 participants) focused on measuring changes, not proving a cure. The laser may not provide significant benefit over standard surgery alone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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First Department of Ophthalmology, Pomeranian Medical University
Szczecin, Poland
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