Clinical Trial

Electrocautery Versus Scalpel Incision in Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Study acronym: ELECT-BLEPH
Completed
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Summary
This prospective randomized contralateral comparative study aims to compare electrocautery and scalpel incision techniques in upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Each participant undergoes bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty, with one eyelid randomized to electrocautery incision and the contralateral eyelid to scalpel incision. Outcomes include postoperative pain, edema, ecchymosis, scar quality, wound healing, patient satisfaction, and surgeon satisfaction. The study is designed to determine whether electrocautery provides comparable or superior clinical outcomes while maintaining safety and surgical effectiveness.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07749846
Lead Sponsor Beyoglu Eye Research and Education Hospital
Conditions Dermatochalasis, Blepharoplasty
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2025-09-15
Primary Completion 2026-04-24 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-04-24 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-06