Status:

RECRUITING

Efficacy Evaluation of 5-Fluorouracil as an Adjuvant to Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy in Managing Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction With Small Lacrimal Sac: A Randomized Controlled Study

Lead Sponsor:

Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

Conditions:

Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANDO) is a lacrimal duct obstruction disease characterized by inflammatory fibrosis of the nasolacrimal duct, with primary symptoms including epiphora ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients diagnosed with small lacrimal sac-type PANDO based on clinical symptoms, lacrimal duct irrigation, and CT lacrimal duct angiography (minimum diameter on lacrimal sac angiography ≤3 mm);
  • Patients aged 18 years or older;
  • Patients with no history of drug allergies (including 5-FU, contrast agents, or other substances that may affect participation in this study);
  • Patients who have provided informed consent and signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion

  • Previously underwent nasolacrimal duct surgery;
  • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction secondary to facial surgery, sinus disease, tumors, trauma, or revision DCR;
  • Severe sinusitis or deviated nasal septum;
  • Acute dacryocystitis;
  • Patients with chronic debilitating conditions such as diabetes, malignant tumors, or malnutrition;
  • Patients with systemic diseases such as sarcoidosis or Wegener's granulomatosis that may promote scar formation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 8 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07154121

Start Date

September 8 2025

End Date

July 1 2026

Last Update

September 9 2025

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Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510060