Impact of pupil behavior during eye surgery on recovery outcomes
Influence of Pupillary Behavior During Eye Surgery on Morphological and Functional Outcome
This study looks at how the way your pupils move during eye surgery might affect how well you recover afterward.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 120 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Klagenfurt, Carinthia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06160960 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how pupillary movements during eye surgeries, such as cataract and vitrectomy procedures, affect postoperative outcomes. It aims to track intraoperative pupillary behavior using OCT scans and video recordings to assess its correlation with inflammation and recovery. By understanding these dynamics, the study seeks to inform surgical techniques and postoperative care to improve patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with significant cataracts or other ocular conditions requiring surgery, such as degenerative corneal disease.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that may result in poor video quality or those unable to provide written consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance surgical techniques and postoperative management, leading to better recovery outcomes for patients undergoing eye surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of tracking pupillary behavior is novel, related studies on intraoperative factors affecting outcomes have shown promise.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * presence of significant cataract, * written consent. * presence of other ocular conditions requiring surgery such as: degenerative corneal disease, retinal conditions (i.e. macular pucker) Exclusion Criteria: - reasons for poor video quality (such as poor red reflex due to abnormal anatomy)
Where this trial is running
Klagenfurt, Carinthia
- KlinikumKlagenfurt — Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yosuf El-Shabrawi, MD
- Email: yosuf.El-Shabrawi@kabeg.at
- Phone: +43 463 538-32403
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.