๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-16

Spacer Graft Study (NCT04140734)

Study Protocol for Comparison of Lower Eyelid Retraction Repair With Hard Palate, Autologous Ear Cartilage, and Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix Spacer Grafts

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

To determine which of three types of spacer grafts (hard palate vs autologous ear cartilage vs Enduragen) are the most effective in lower eyelid retraction repair outcomes as measured by MRD2 (margin to reflex distance 2)

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Montefiore Medical Center โ€” The Bronx, New York

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Montefiore Medical Center โ€” The Bronx, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (978) 886-7122

Email: abarmett@montefiore.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

Explore by condition: All Eyelid Diseases clinical trials

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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