Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages Any age to 90

Evaluating outcomes of cataract surgery

Official title: Evaluation of Surgical Outcomes of Cataract Surgery

Run by Evidence Based Cataract Study Group · NCT02182921 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well people can see after having cataract surgery to better understand the results of the procedure.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment20000 (estimated)
SponsorEvidence Based Cataract Study Group
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 2013
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2030
Registry record updatedAugust 28, 2024
Trial IDNCT02182921 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with 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 study aims to assess the visual outcomes following cataract surgery, focusing on metrics such as best uncorrected and corrected visual acuity, spherical equivalent, and wavefront aberration. It involves observing patients diagnosed with cataracts and measuring their visual performance post-surgery. The study is observational, meaning it will collect data without any intervention or treatment changes. The findings could help improve understanding of surgical outcomes in patients with cataracts.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of cataract surgery outcomes, leading to improved patient care and surgical techniques.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies evaluating cataract surgery outcomes have shown success, indicating that this approach is well-established in the field.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of cataract
* Must be able to cooperate with the ophthalmic examination

Exclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of mental illness
* Mentally disabled

Where it's running

  • Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Keke Zhang, MD — Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University
  • Study coordinator: Yi Lu, MD
  • Email: luyieent@163.com
  • Phone: (86)021-64377134

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.