Eye muscle transplant or Y-Split: which fixes severe crossed eyes better?
NCT ID NCT07350330
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two surgical methods to correct large-angle exotropia (a type of crossed eyes) using only one eye. One method moves a piece of muscle to the side, the other splits the muscle in a Y-shape. Researchers will measure how straight the eyes become and check for any side effects like droopy eyelids or limited eye movement. The trial is currently recruiting 30 people aged 6 and older.
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 (muscle transplantation or Y splitting recession)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a better surgical option for correcting large-angle exotropia with fewer side effects like eye movement problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries standard risks like infection or under/over-correction.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain shams university
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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