CompletedNot Applicable

Resident-Performed Laser-Assisted vs Manual Traditional Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery

United States148 participantsStarted 2015-12

Plain-language summary

The study design will be a prospective study comparing laser-assisted cataract extraction cases and traditional manual phacoemulsification cases. All cases will be performed by faculty-supervised residents at Parkland Memorial Hospital. This study aims to examine visual acuity and complication rates in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery compared to traditional manual phacoemulsification cataract surgery for the beginning surgeon. In addition, this study will assess the subjective novice surgeon experience and the patient experience in terms of expectations and results.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Referred for cataract surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital
. Potential post-operative visual acuity of 20/30 or greater determined by potential acuity meter (PAM) testing or modified super pinhole potential acuity of 20/30 or greater
. Clear intraocular media other than cataract in study eye(s)
. Subject eyes will have a dilated pupil diameter of at least 6 mm
. Subject eyes will lack other pre-existing ocular pathology or condition that may confound treatment effects, including diabetic retinopathy, previous retinal detachment, iris neovascularization, amblyopia, optic nerve atrophy or recurrent severe anterior or posterior segment inflammation of unknown etiology.

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Complication rates

Timeframe: Operative visit to last post-op visit at 3 mos

Visual Acuity

Timeframe: Change between baseline and 3 mos post-op.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02561104

SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-06-19

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