Influencing Factors of the Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss (NCT05265832) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Influencing Factors of the Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss
France154 participantsStarted 2022-05-04
Plain-language summary
This is a multi-center cohort study with prognostic aims to identify factors associated with endothelial cell loss during cataract surgery.
Patients will have their endothelial density measured by specular microscopy preoperatively, at 1 month and at 3 months after surgery. The rest of their management will be in line with standard practice.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing cataract surgery
* Visual acuity monoyer scale \<8/10e (\> +0.2 logMar)
* Nuclear, cortical and posterior subcapsular cataract with normal density to severe in the LOCSIII classification
* Covered by the social security scheme
* Have given their oral agreement
Exclusion Criteria:
* Corneal disease: keratitis, dystrophy or corneal degeneration
* Any disease of the anterior segment
* Low preoperative endothelial cell density \<1000 c/mm²
* Pregnancy, lactation
* Risk factors for surgical per-operative complication
* Uncontrolled ocular pressure
* Combined surgery (cataract with corneal graft, cataract with glaucoma surgery, cataract with vitrectomy, ....)
* Under legal protection
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?
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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.