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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Evidence Based Cataract Study Group Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 2013 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | August 28, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT02182921 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
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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
- 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.