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Effect of Different Needle Insertion Positions on the Clinical Outcomes of YAMANE Technique

Effect of Different Needle Insertion Positions on the Clinical Outcomes of YAMANE Technique for Intrascleral Intraocular Lens Fixation: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07446829
Enrollment
54
Registered
2026-03-03
Start date
2026-02-28
Completion date
2027-08-30
Last updated
2026-03-04

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Conditions

Congenital Ectopia Lentis

Brief summary

This is a single-blind, single-center, parallel-group randomized controlled trial with the following objectives: First, researchers aim to compare the clinical efficacy of 2mm and 2.5mm post-limbal needle insertion in YAMANE technique for patients with congenital ectopia lentis. Second, the goal is to investigate the mean absolute refractive prediction error, IOL tilt and decentration, uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and corneal endothelial cell count at 3 months postoperatively. Third, it intends to explore the incidence of postoperative complications of the two needle insertion positions in this specific surgical method. Finally, this study aims to provide evidence for ophthalmic clinical practice, explore the optimal needle insertion point, and offer more precise and safe surgical plans for patients requiring sutureless transscleral IOL fixation.

Detailed description

For patients with insufficient capsular bag support caused by congenital developmental abnormalities, trauma, or other etiologies and who meet the indications for intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, IOL suspension surgery is the primary surgical procedure. As an innovative IOL suspension technique, the YAMANE technique has been widely favored by ophthalmologists. Due to its sutureless feature, this technique reduces the risk of postoperative complications such as infection and hypotony, while greatly simplifying surgical procedures. In previous studies on the YAMANE technique, needle insertion sites were commonly set at 2 mm and 2.5 mm posterior to the cornea limbus. Among them, the 2.5 mm post-limbal insertion point was associated with a smaller mean absolute refractive prediction error and better clinical outcomes. Although a few studies have evaluated the clinical efficacy of the YAMANE technique, no study has systematically compared its clinical outcomes between different needle insertion positions. Considering that differences in the insertion point may directly affect postoperative refractive status, IOL stability, and visual outcomes, evaluating the impact of different insertion sites on surgical results is critical for optimizing surgical strategies and improving therapeutic efficacy. In this randomized controlled trial, the investigators will systematically investigate the clinical efficacy of needle insertion at 2 mm versus 2.5 mm posterior to the cornea limbus in the YAMANE technique. Through this study, the investigators aim to provide evidence for ophthalmic clinical practice, explore the optimal needle insertion point, and offer a more precise and safe surgical plan for patients undergoing the YAMANE technique.

Interventions

PROCEDUREYAMANE technique(Suture Needle Insertion at 2.5 mm Posterior to the Limbus)

Participants in the intervention group should complete a comprehensive ophthalmic examination at baseline, undergo needle insertion 2.5mm post-limbal during surgery, and receive routine follow-up at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months postoperatively.

Sponsors

Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

This study adopts a single-blind design, with no blinding of investigators but with blinding of participants and assessors implemented. To reduce bias under the single-blind condition, trial-related personnel involved in participant screening remain blinded, and clinical staff conducting routine ophthalmological examinations as well as data analysts are kept blinded to the treatment allocation.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Patients aged 4-18 years (regardless of gender) who meet the indications for YAMANE technique. 2. Patients who can complete a follow-up period of at least 3 months after surgery. 3. Patients or their legal guardians who provide informed consent to participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

1. Patients with concurent secondary qlaucoma, retinal detachment, strabismus, or other relevant ocular complications (excluding refractive errors). 2. Patients participating in other trials that may affect the results of this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Refractive Predictive Error of Patients at the 3-month Postoperative Follow-up3-month Postoperative Follow-upCase report form records

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) of Patients at the 3-Month Postoperative Follow-up3-month Postoperative Follow-upMeasured using the EDTRS chart
Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) of Patients at the 3-Month Postoperative Follow-up3-month Postoperative Follow-upMeasured using the EDTRS chart
IOL Tilt in Patients at the 3-Month Postoperative Follow-up3-month Postoperative Follow-upby the Casia 2 AS-OCT Instrument
IOL Decentration in Patients at the 3-Month Postoperative Follow-up3-month Postoperative Follow-upby the Casia 2 AS-OCT Instrument
Corneal Endothelial Cell Count of Patients at the 3-Month Postoperative Follow-up3-month Postoperative Follow-upMeasured using a corneal endothelial microscope
Incidence of Postoperative Complications at the 3-Month Postoperative Follow-up3-month Postoperative Follow-up

Countries

China

Contacts

CONTACTGuangming Jin
jinguangming@gzzoc.com+86 13560035613
STUDY_CHAIRDanying Zheng

Guangdong Provincial Clinical ResearchCenter for Ocular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science,Guangzhou, Guangdong

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORGuangming Jin

Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science,Guangzhou, Guangdong

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 5, 2026