RESTORE: Comparing Two Approaches to Repeat TT Surgery Performed by Integrated Eye Care Workers (IECWs)

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Trachoma Eye Diseases Trichiasis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
1,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Other
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About This Trial
The primary objective of this randomized clinical trial is to determine whether repeat trichiasis surgery performed with Bevel-Rotate Advancement Procedure (B-RAP) improves surgical success compared to Bilamellar Tarsal Rotation (BLTR) among a group of 8-10 TT surgeons in Tanzania. The study aims to enroll 1,000 individuals with PTT. The primary outcome is repeat PTT within one year after surgery.…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * One or both eyes with upper eyelid PTT, with a plan to undergo PTT surgery * Previous upper eyelid TT surgery in the study eye(s) * Collection of all baseline data prior to randomization * Signed, informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent * Al…
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Emily Gower, PhD

919 966 1420

egower@unc.edu

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Jerusha Weaver, MPH

919 966 3527

jweave25@unc.edu

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