Evaluating a new method for Implantable Collamer Lens implantation to treat high myopia

Prospective, Multicenter,Randomized Clinical Investigation of A Viscoelastic-free Method for Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Implantation to Treat High Myopia: A Pilot Study

Not applicable Interventional Wenzhou Medical University · NCT03059043

This study is testing a new way to implant a special lens for people with severe nearsightedness to see if it’s safer and works better than the usual method.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
SponsorWenzhou Medical University Academic / other
Locations5 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 4 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03059043 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study assesses the safety and efficacy of a viscoelastic-free method for Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) implantation in patients with high myopia. Participants will have one eye treated using the new method and the other eye using the standard viscoelastic-assisted method, allowing for a direct comparison of outcomes. Post-operative data will be collected at multiple follow-up intervals to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of both techniques. The goal is to determine if the new method can reduce complications associated with viscoelastic agents during surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with stable high myopia who meet specific ocular health criteria and have a best spectacle-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better.

Not a fit: Patients with preexisting ocular diseases, systemic conditions, or those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this method could lead to safer and more effective ICL implantation for patients with high myopia.

How similar studies have performed: While the standard method has been widely used, this viscoelastic-free approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Documented stable refraction for at least 1 year(within 0.5D)
* Best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/40 or better
* Clear central cornea
* -0.5D to -18.0D of myopic refractive error
* Normal anterior chamber depth at least 2.8 mm to endothelium
* Endothelial cell density (ECD) more than 2000 cell/mm2
* Pupil diameter smaller than 7.0 mm under mesopic condition
* Discontinued 3 weeks for hard contact lens and 1 week for soft contact lens wear

Exclusion Criteria:

* Preexisting ocular diseases or conditions other than myopia, evidence of progressive or acute ocular disease
* Evidence of connective tissue disease or other systemic diseases that may confound the results of the study;
* Narrow angle of anterior chamber
* Pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant during the course of the trial

Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangdong and 4 other locations

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.
Conditions MyopiaPhakic Intraocular Lensesviscoelastic
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.