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Topical Dorzolamide for Idiopathic Macular Hole

A randomised clinical trial, to evaluate the efficacy of topical dorzolamide for the treatment of idiopathic macular hole

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12619000660189
Enrollment
10
Registered
2019-05-02
Start date
2020-02-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-09-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This randomised controlled trial will assess the efficacy of topical dorzolamide achieving macular hole closure prior to vitreoretinal surgery.

Interventions

In this double blinded study, those randomised to treatment will receive 2% dorzolamide drops to the eye three times per day for 8 weeks. Drops will be self administered by the patient following detailed instruction and will not be supervised.

Sponsors

South Australian Institute of Ophthalmology
Lead SponsorOther Collaborative groups

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Ability to provide informed consent and complete study assessments Age 18 years or older Idiopathic macular hole in study eye

Exclusion criteria

Renal impairment with creatinine clearance <30ml/min. Other retinal pathology

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026