Which surgery lifts droopy eyelids better? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07003308
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgical methods (anterior vs. posterior white line advancement) to correct droopy eyelids in adults. About 54 participants will be randomly assigned to one technique and followed for 6 months. The goal is to see which approach improves eyelid position, symmetry, and patient satisfaction more.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 54 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years. * Diagnosis of primary aponeurotic upper eyelid ptosis. * Levator muscle function of 12 mm or greater. * Provision of written informed consent after receiving adequate information about the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of non-aponeurotic eyelid ptosis. * Poor levator muscle function. * History of recurrent eyelid ptosis or previous eyelid ptosis surgery. * Medical or surgical history that, in the investigator's judgment, may interfere with participation. * Individuals with childbearing potential who are not using highly effective contraception methods. * Refusal to participate in the study or to sign the informed consent form.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rey Juan Carlos Hospital
RECRUITINGMóstoles, Madrid, 28932, Spain
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