New surgical trick may fix stubborn eye holes
NCT ID NCT02946372
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new surgical technique for macular holes that remained open after standard treatment. The procedure involves moving a thin membrane from the eye to cover the hole. Only 16 people were enrolled, and the study was stopped early, so we don't yet know if this approach is truly effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- internal limiting membrane transplantation (surgical procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could offer a new option for people with macular holes that didn't close after standard surgery, potentially improving vision.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot study (16 people) that was terminated early, so results are limited. The procedure is still experimental and may not work for everyone.
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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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GHRMSA
Mulhouse, 68100, France
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