New study aims to improve repeat eyelid surgery for trichiasis in east africa
NCT ID NCT07322302
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tests two surgical methods for repeat eyelid surgery in people with trichiasis, a condition where eyelashes rub against the eye. About 1,000 participants in Tanzania will receive either the B-RAP or BLTR procedure. The goal is to see which technique better prevents eyelashes from growing back inward and improves eyelid shape and quality of life over two years.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical procedure (B-RAP or BLTR)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a better surgical method for repeat trichiasis, reducing recurrence and improving vision-related quality of life for many people.
What could go wrong
This is a surgical technique comparison, not a new drug or cure. Results may vary by surgeon skill, and long-term benefits beyond two years are not yet known.
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Kongwa Trachoma Project
RECRUITINGMtwara, Tanzania
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University of North Carolina
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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