Shortening waiting time for cataract surgery
Official title: Reducing Patient Waiting Time for Cataract Surgery Through Improved Coordination Between Ward and Operation Theatre
Run by Seva Canada Society · NCT07484659 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will try standard operating procedures to see if better coordination between wards and the operating room shortens waiting time for adults having cataract surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Seva Canada Society Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guwahati, Assam) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 2026 |
| Study ends | November 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07484659 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults scheduled for elective cataract surgery at the participating hospital (age over 20) are eligible to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 20, those not undergoing cataract surgery, emergency cases, or patients treated at other hospitals are unlikely to receive benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study will implement SOPs and directly observe patient flow between the free ward (B1), paid ward (C1), and the operating theatre at a tertiary eye hospital. Two trained investigators will collect quantitative timing data and qualitative observations for each participant from ward admission through transfer into the operating theatre. Demographic details, events, errors, deviations, and process timings will be recorded in structured forms. Data will be analyzed to identify bottlenecks and practical coordination changes to reduce delays and errors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could reduce patient waiting times, lower operational errors, and improve the safety and experience of cataract surgery patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous quality-improvement work using SOPs and improved interdepartmental coordination has often reduced surgical delays and errors in other hospital settings, supporting this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 20 years * Adult cataract surgical patients. Exclusion Criteria: \- Age \< 20 years
Where it's running
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Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya
Guwahati, Assam, India Recruiting
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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.