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Gas bubble procedure may offer Surgery-Free fix for retinal detachment

NCT ID NCT07794163

Disease control Sponsor: Clinica Oftalmologica Paredes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether pneumatic retinopexy, a procedure that injects a gas bubble into the eye, can successfully reattach a detached retina without traditional surgery. Researchers will follow 33 adults with a specific type of retinal detachment for two years, tracking how often the retina stays attached and how well vision recovers. Participants receive the gas injection and laser treatment in an outpatient setting, then attend regular check-ups. The goal is to see if this less invasive approach can be a dependable option for eligible patients.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pneumatic retinopexy, a procedure that injects a gas bubble into the eye to push the retina back into place, followed by laser treatment
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm pneumatic retinopexy as a reliable, less invasive alternative to surgery for certain retinal detachments, preserving vision with fewer risks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The gas bubble and laser carry risks like infection, pressure spikes, or the retina detaching again.

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Study facts

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Participants

33 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2020

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Phakic adult patients presenting with primary superior rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) evaluated and treated at the retina service of Clínica Oftalmológica Paredes in Pasto, Colombia, who met adapted PIVOT trial eligibility criteria.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Phakic status in the study eye. * Diagnosis of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). * Single retinal break or a group of breaks extending within 1 clock hour of the upper retina (located between 8:00 and 4:00 clock hours). * Ability and willingness to comply with post-procedure face-down positioning, steam-roll maneuvers, and scheduled follow-up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Pseudophakic or aphakic status. * Retinal breaks located in the inferior 4 clock hours (between 4:00 and 8:00 clock hours). * Multiple retinal breaks spanning more than 1 clock hour. * Presence of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) grade C or D. * Media opacities obstructing adequate visualization of the fundus or preventing effective laser photocoagulation (e.g., severe vitreous hemorrhage or advanced cataract). * Uncontrolled baseline intraocular pressure or pre-existing advanced glaucoma. * History of prior vitreoretinal surgery in the study eye. * Physical, mental, or geographic inability to maintain strict post-procedure positioning or fulfill protocol requirements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

retinal detachment retinal perforation rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

As listed by the trial registrant

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Retinal detachment Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clínica Oftalmológica Paredes

    Pasto, Departamento de Nariño, 520002, Colombia

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