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Effects of intravitreal propranolol on chronic central serous chorioretinopathy

Evaluation of the effect of intravitreal propranolol on the central macular thickness in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR): a single-arm clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20251207068237N1
Enrollment
14
Registered
2025-12-21
Start date
2025-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

Chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). Central serous chorioretinopathy, unspecified eye

Interventions

Intervention group: A single dose intravitreal injection of 50 mg propranolol hydrochloride in a 0.05 ml solution.

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Chronic CSCR (at least for 4 months) Willingness to participate in the study and complete the informed ethical consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of retinal MPC, PRP, or PDT History of any intravitreal Anti-VEGF injection History of any ocular surgery except an uneventful cataract surgery more than 6 months ago Presence of any other ocular conditions such as uveitis, glaucoma, hypertensive retinopathy, KCN, diabetic retinopathy, or CNV Clinically significant cataract needing a surgical intervention Use of any immunomodulating medications such as corticosteroids Use of any supplementary anti-oxidants such as vitamin E Use of any systemic medication with known effect on macula such as Fingolimod or Deferoxamine Receiving chemotherapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Central macular thickness. Timepoint: Central macular thickness evaluation before intravitreal injection and 1 month after injection. Method of measurement: Macular OCT imaging.;Visual acuity. Timepoint: Visual acuity evaluation before intravitreal injection, and one week and four weeks after injection. Method of measurement: evaluation with an E-chart in 6 meters distance.;Ophthalmic and systemic side effects. Timepoint: 1 day, 1 week, and 4 weeks after intravitreal injection. Method of measurement: Ophthalmic examination with slit lamp and medical questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactReza Amiri

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

dr_amiri95@yahoo.com+98 41 3657 7330

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026