Evaluating a new method for Implantable Collamer Lens implantation to treat high myopia
Official title: Prospective, Multicenter,Randomized Clinical Investigation of A Viscoelastic-free Method for Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Implantation to Treat High Myopia: A Pilot Study
Run by Wenzhou Medical University · NCT03059043 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Wenzhou Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 4 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 16, 2018 |
| Main results expected | June 22, 2028 |
| Study ends | June 22, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03059043 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While the standard method has been widely used, this viscoelastic-free approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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The Eye Hispital of Wenzhou Medical University
Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting -
Guangdong General Hospital
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Not yet recruiting -
Hunan Provincial People's Hospital
Changsha, Hunan, China Not yet recruiting -
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, China Not yet recruiting -
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
Shanghai, China Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: AYong Yu, MD. PhD. — Wenzhou Medical University
- Study coordinator: AYong Yu, MD. PhD.
- Email: yaybetter@hotmail.com
- Phone: +86-0577-88068880
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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.