Prospective Clinical Trial of the LensAR Laser System (NCT01014702) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 2/3
Prospective Clinical Trial of the LensAR Laser System
Mexico100 participantsStarted 2009-11
Plain-language summary
The LensAR Laser System is used to create an opening in the anterior capsule of the lens and fragments the cataractous lens. The study will evaluate clinical outcomes compared to the contra-lateral eye treated with conventional phacoemulsification surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects must sign and be given a copy of the written informed consent form
* Subjects must have elected to undergo lens extraction and IOL implantation and then elect to have the LensAR laser surgery as part of the procedure.
* Subjects must be willing and able to return for scheduled follow-up examinations for 6 months after surgery.
* Subjects must have central 7 mm of clear cornea without vascularization.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects who have undergone previous corneal or intraocular surgery in the eye to be treated.
* Subjects with a history, signs or symptoms of ocular disease or atypical finding which would be contraindicated under standard of care for cataract surgery.
* Diabetic or hypertensive subjects with clinical evidence of retinal pathology.
* Subjects with macular degenerative pathology.
* Subjects with a history of steroid-responsive rise in IOP or uncontrolled glaucoma in either eye.
* Subjects with known lens/zonular instability such as, but not restricted to, Marfan's Syndrome, Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, etc.
* Subjects with corneal disease or pathology that precludes applanation of the cornea or transmission of laser wavelength or distortion of laser light.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Completeness and ease of opening of capsulotomy
Timeframe: Day 0 (Surgery)
2
Reduced need for ultrasound phacoemulsification compared to control eye