Eye surgery liquid may reduce post-op vision distortion
NCT ID NCT07027098
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using a liquid called perfluorocarbon (PFCL) during retinal detachment surgery changes how the retina shifts after reattachment. About 292 adults with a detached retina that affects central vision will be randomly assigned to surgery with or without PFCL. The goal is to see if PFCL reduces visual distortions like wavy lines or blind spots after the eye heals.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL)
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could help surgeons decide whether to use PFCL during retinal detachment surgery to reduce visual distortions after the retina reattaches.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on understanding a surgical technique, not testing a new treatment. The results may not lead to immediate changes in practice, and individual outcomes vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGNorwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY, United Kingdom
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