CompletedNot Applicable

Optical Coherence Tomography of Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell Complex After Cataract Extraction

Egypt48 participantsStarted 2018-10-20

Plain-language summary

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) for retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell complex (GCC) is done before and after cataract extraction in patients with or without primary open angle glaucoma (POAG)

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: • patients with cataract without any other concomitant retinal, optic nerve head pathology other than POAG are included in the study and divided onto two groups Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having any retinal or optic nerve pathology that might have affected nerve fiber layer thickness other than POAG eg: high myopia * POAG patients who are planned for combined surgery * Refractive errors greater than spherical equivalent of 6 diopters (myopia or hypermetropia) * Dense cataract hindering OCT imaging * History of previous ocular surgery or trauma

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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?
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?

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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

RNFL and GCC thickness

Timeframe: Oct scans before and 6 weeks after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03889652

SponsorKasr El Aini Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-01-30

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Cataract trials

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.