A study to compare vision changes and comfort after pterygium eye surgery using stitches versus stitch-free methods with amniotic membrane graft

Comparison of post operative astigmatism and patient satisfaction following pterygium excision with amniotic membrane graft using suture versus suture less, glue less techniques - a randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Observational

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/06/088701

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-06-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: H110- Pterygium of eye

Interventions

Intervention1: amniotic membrane graft fixation without sutures: AMG placed over the scleral bed and held in place with Bandage contact lens for 24 hours and removed after 24 hours post operatively t

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age more than 18 years Primary pterygium Clear cornea and no ocular surface disease

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recurrent pterygium History of ocular trauma or previous ocular surgery Ocular surface disorders (e.g., dry eye and blepharitis) Systemic conditions affecting healing (e.g uncontrolled diabetes autoimmune disorders)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.Change in astigmatism from pre-op to 1 post-op 2.patient satisfaction using validated scale and self reported patient satisfaction using likert scaleTimepoint: postoperative day 1 1 week 1 month	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.Surgical duration 2. postoperative complications Timepoint: intraoperative postoperative day 1 1 week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Siddharam S Janti

AIIMS BIBINAGAR

drsiddharam@gmail.com9962171725

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026