Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2026-03-26 @ 3:20 PM
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2026-03-26 @ 3:20 PM
NCT ID:
NCT07315802
Brief Summary:
The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of a new pattern of argon-laser in treating patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).
Detailed Description:
Argon-laser pan retinal photocoagulation (PRP) is the first-line therapy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) nowadays, which is believed to function by reducing retinal ischemia and decreasing the stimulation for neovascularization. However, diabetic retinopathy (DR) would still progress uncontrollably even after PRP, and PRP would result in reduction in visual acuity and loss of peripheral visual field, which may be influenced by the distribution pattern of the retinal laser treatment.
A variety of modified argon-laser patterns have been reported - a more central PRP, a more peripheral PRP, a central-sparing PRP or an extended-targeted PRP, yet the risk of developing neovascularization is higher in retina around the posterior vascular arcades and alongside the major retinal vessels.
This study will include 300 patients with PDR, who will be treated with a new pattern of argon-laser. An initial retinal laser would be given in the posterior retina outside the arcades and the mid-peripheral retina flanking the large vessels. Then investigators will conduct no less than 2 years follow-up. Further peripheral PRP and anti-VEGF administration would be added only if neovascularization progress, aiming to stop DR progression with the minimum of laser energy.
Study:
NCT07315802
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT07315802