Big data analysis for predicting outcomes in cataract patients
Official title: A Big Data-based Cohort Study for Cataract Patients
Run by Sun Yat-sen University · NCT05491798 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is trying to see if analyzing medical records and eye images from cataract patients can help predict how well they will see after surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sun Yat-sen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT05491798 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals scheduled for cataract surgery within a week.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unwilling or unable to undergo fundus photography may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather and analyze medical records and fundus images from cataract patients to develop a reliable system for predicting postoperative visual acuity. By examining the relationship between fundus conditions and surgical outcomes, the study seeks to enhance the accuracy of visual function predictions after cataract surgery. The research will focus on patients scheduled for cataract surgery within a week and will utilize advanced imaging techniques to improve the understanding of postoperative results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prediction of visual outcomes for cataract patients, enhancing surgical decision-making and patient satisfaction.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies focusing on cataract outcomes, this approach utilizing big data and advanced imaging techniques is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Candidates for cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation) within a week. Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling or unable to receive fundus photography
Where it's running
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Zhognshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Haotian Lin, M.D., Ph.D. — Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
- Study coordinator: Haotian Lin, M.D., Ph.D.
- Email: linht5@mail.sysu.edu.cn
- Phone: 8613802793086
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.