Evaluating long-term visual outcomes of pediatric cataract surgery
Official title: Visual Outcome Evaluation and Genetic Analysis: Shanghai Pediatric Cataract Study
Run by Evidence Based Cataract Study Group · NCT03063216 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how well cataract surgery works for children over time and looking at factors that might affect their vision.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2 Months to 20 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Evidence Based Cataract Study Group Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2009 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2035 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2045 |
| Registry record updated | September 27, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT03063216 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include children diagnosed with pediatric cataracts who can cooperate with ophthalmic examinations.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with clinical diagnoses of mental illness or mental disabilities 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 assess the long-term visual outcomes following cataract surgery in children, utilizing a comprehensive database of pediatric cataract patients, including those with congenital and traumatic cataracts. The study will also explore various genetic and environmental factors that may influence the development of pediatric cataracts. Participants will undergo intraocular lens implantation as part of their treatment. The findings could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of surgical interventions in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of pediatric cataract treatment and improve visual outcomes for affected children.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in evaluating surgical outcomes in pediatric cataracts, making this approach both relevant and supported by existing literature.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of pediatric cataract * Must be able to cooperate with the ophthalmic examination Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of mental illness * Mentally disabled
Where it's running
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Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Keke Zhang, M.D. — Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University
- Study coordinator: Yi Lu, M.D.
- Email: luyieent@163.com
- Phone: +86-02164377134
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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.