Using advanced imaging to improve lens surgery outcomes
Study on the Application of Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography Technique in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lens Diseases
This study is testing whether a special imaging technique can help doctors plan better and reduce problems during lens surgery for patients with eye issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Hangzhou, Zhejiang and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06687356 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the use of intraoperative optical coherence tomography (OCT) to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of lens diseases during surgery. It focuses on analyzing the relationship between preoperative and intraoperative changes in the anterior segment of the eye and the resulting surgical outcomes. By accurately assessing these changes, the study aims to improve surgical planning and reduce complications. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of care for patients undergoing lens surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with lens opacity or abnormal positioning requiring surgical intervention.
Not a fit: Patients with other serious eye diseases affecting visual prognosis or significant systemic diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to better surgical outcomes and reduced complications for patients with lens diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of optical coherence tomography in ophthalmology is established, this specific application in lens surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged over 18 years old, with lens opacity or abnormal position, and other conditions meeting the surgical indications, needing lens surgery treatment, with or without anterior segment structural changes. Exclusion Criteria: * Combined with other eye diseases that seriously affect visual prognosis, serious systemic diseases and other conventional contraindications for lens surgery.
Where this trial is running
Hangzhou, Zhejiang and 1 other locations
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine — Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine — Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wen Xu, PHD
- Email: xuwen2003@zju.edu.cn
- Phone: 13858185223
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.