Tarsoconjunctival Mullerectomy With Levator Resection vs Sling Procedure In Unilateral Congenital Ptosis With Poor Levator Function

A comparison between levator suspension and tarsoconjunctivomullerectomy plus levator resection in patients with severe congenital ptosis and poor levator function in terms of outcomes like marginal red reflex1(MRD1), complications, and success rate.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200613047753N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-06-15

Start date

2018-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-07-13

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Conditions

Congenital ptosis. Congenital ptosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: unilateral congenital ptosis with poor levator function (less than 4 mm) underwent Tarsoconjunctival Mullerectomy With Levator Resection. Intervention 2: Interventi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

2 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Poor levator function (4 mm and less) Congenital unilateral myogenic ptosis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with poor bels Patients with cerebral palsy History of surgery Other causes of ptosis (blepharophimosis, jaw winking reflex , etc)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Marginal red reflex. Timepoint: Before surgery, and 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Ruler and flashlight.;Tear film. Timepoint: Before surgery, and 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Shimmer test.;Lagophthalmous. Timepoint: Before surgery, and 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Ruler and flashlight.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Marginal red reflex 2 (MRD2). Timepoint: Before surgery, and 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Ruler and flashlight.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMostafa Aliabadi

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

maliabadi67@yahoo.com+98 21 8847 4364

Outcome results

None listed

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