Evaluating outcomes of cataract surgery
Evaluation of Surgical Outcomes of Cataract Surgery
This study looks at how well people can see after having cataract surgery to better understand the results of the procedure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20000 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Evidence Based Cataract Study Group Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Trial ID | NCT02182921 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with cataracts who can cooperate with ophthalmic examinations.
Not a fit: Patients with clinical diagnoses of mental illness or mental disabilities may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: Other studies evaluating cataract surgery outcomes have shown success, indicating that this approach is well-established in the field.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality
- Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University — Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Keke Zhang, MD — Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University
- Study coordinator: Yi Lu, MD
- Email: luyieent@163.com
- Phone: (86)021-64377134
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.