Eye muscle transplant or Y-Split: which fixes severe crossed eyes better?

NCT ID NCT07350330

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

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.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Ain shams university

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Egypt

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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.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

exotropia

As listed by the trial registrant

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