Comparison of Astigmatic Effects of Sutured Graft Versus Use of Autologous Blood Fibrin in ConjunctivalAutografting Following Pterygium Excision

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201903678270105

Enrollment

Registered

2019-03-28

Start date

2018-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Eye Diseases

Interventions

conjunctival autografting with the use of suture following pterygium excision

There was no control group. The two experimental groups were compared.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged 18years and above 2. Patients with primarypterygium only 3. Consenting patients with pterygium

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged less than 18years. 2. Patients with recurrentpterygium 3. Patients with pseudopterygium 4. Patients with bipolar or temporal pterygium 5. Non-consenting patients 6. Patients with concurrent ocular co-morbidities such as inflammation , infection, significant cataract or glaucoma , posterior segment pathologies. 7. Diabetic patients 8. Patients on anticoagulants or those who suffer from bleeding disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
PRIMARY OUTCOME - Astigmatism , Keratometry and Visual acuity SECONDARY OUTCOME - Conjunctival redness , watering , irritation / gritty sensation and graft displacement.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Postoperative conjunctival redness , ocular irritation / gritty sensation , watering and graft displacement.	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactFatai Olatunji

Professor and Consultant Ophthalmologist

drfolatunjig@gmail.com+2348033912863

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026