Comparing two types of intraocular lenses for cataract surgery

Clinical Evaluation of Extended Depth-of-focus Intraocular Lens in Refractive Cataract Surgery

NA · Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · NCT06658119

This study is testing two different types of lenses for cataract surgery to see which one helps people see better after their operation.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment90 (estimated)
Ages40 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (other)
Locations1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
Trial IDNCT06658119 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the outcomes of two different extended depth-of-focus intraocular lenses in patients undergoing cataract surgery. A total of 90 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the Tecnis Synergy ZFR00 or the Tecnis Symfony ZXR00 lens. The study will assess visual acuity, subjective manifest refraction, and visual quality through follow-up visits up to three months post-surgery. The randomized controlled design ensures a robust comparison between the two lens types.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 40 to 80 with age-related cataracts and minimal preoperative astigmatism.

Not a fit: Patients with significant ocular surface abnormalities or other serious ocular disorders may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance visual outcomes for cataract patients by identifying the superior intraocular lens option.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with extended depth-of-focus intraocular lenses, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age-related cataract patients aged between 40 to 80
* patients with preoperative astigmatism less than 0.75 D, and kappa value less than 0.7 mm
* patients who plan to receive femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with ocular surface abnormalities such as irregular corneal astigmatism, corneal scarring, keratoconus, and pterygium)
* patients with history of ocular trauma or surgery
* patients with coexisting ocular disorders such as glaucoma, retinal vascular occlusive disease, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and any optic nerve-related pathologies
* patients with concurrent severe systemic diseases
* patients who lack of cooperation

Where this trial is running

Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Cataract, cataract surgery, intraocular lens, extended depth-of-focus

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.