Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 80

New multifunctional instruments for cataract surgery

Official title: Multifunctional Cataract Surgery Assistive Instruments Used in Cataract Surgery

Run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · NCT06182605 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing new surgical tools for cataract surgery to see if they make the procedure easier and safer compared to the traditional tools.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 15, 2025
Trial IDNCT06182605 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with cataracts who require surgical intervention.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active intraocular inflammation, high intraocular pressure, low endothelial cell count, or other serious eye or systemic diseases 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 clinical trial evaluates a new set of multifunctional instruments designed to assist in cataract surgery, particularly in complex cases. The instruments combine the functions of 2-3 traditional surgical tools, allowing for easier switching during operations, which aims to reduce trauma and improve surgical efficiency. The study will compare the safety and effectiveness of these new instruments against traditional cataract surgical instruments in a multi-center prospective setting. The goal is to verify the advantages of these multifunctional devices in real surgical scenarios.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to safer and more efficient cataract surgeries with reduced trauma for patients.

How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of multifunctional instruments is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

\- Clinical diagnosis of cataract Patients need to undergo cataract surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Active intraocular inflammation The intraocular pressure (IOP) was higher than 25 mmHg The endothelial cell count (ECC) was less than 1,200 cells/mm2 Combined with other eye diseases Combined with other serious systemic diseases

Where it's running

  • Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting

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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.