Plain-English translation of NCT06596408 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is an observational study examining the blood vessels in the back of the eye (specifically the macula, which is responsible for sharp central vision) in people with severe nearsightedness. Researchers will use advanced imaging technology called OCTA to map out blood vessel density and measure the thickness of the central part of the retina. The goal is to better understand how severe nearsightedness affects the tiny blood vessels that nourish the eye, even when there are no obvious complications.
Severe nearsightedness can sometimes damage the delicate structures in the back of the eye. This study aims to detect early changes in blood vessel patterns before serious problems develop, which could help doctors identify and monitor at-risk patients sooner.
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If you qualify, you will visit the eye clinic at Sohag Teaching Hospital for imaging tests. Researchers will use two non-invasive scanning technologies—OCTA and OCT—to photograph the blood vessels and measure the thickness of the retina in the central part of your eye. These are painless, quick imaging tests similar to getting an eye photograph. The entire process is observational, meaning you are not receiving any medication or undergoing surgery; you are simply allowing researchers to examine and document your eye's blood vessel patterns.
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Egypt
Sponsor
Sohag University
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
September 2024
Primary completion
September 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
15 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2024.
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Central contact
Sara Magdy Mohammed, Master degree
Sohag University
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