Clinical Investigation of Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD)
United States165 participantsStarted 2022-11-08
Plain-language summary
Prospective, multicenter, paired-eye, randomized, subject/evaluator-masked clinical investigation of the experimental EndoCoat OVD versus the control EndoCoat OVD.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Minimum 22 years of age
. Cataracts for which extraction and posterior chamber IOL implantation have been planned in both eyes
. Potential for postoperative best corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) of 20/40 Snellen or better
. Clear intraocular media, other than cataract
. Availability, willingness and sufficient cognitive awareness to comply with examination procedures
. Signed informed consent and HIPAA authorization
Exclusion criteria
. Pupil abnormalities (non-reactive, fixed pupils, or abnormally shaped pupils)
. Recent ocular trauma or ocular surgery that is not resolved/stable or may affect clinical outcomes or increase risk to the subject
. Prior corneal refractive (LASIK, LASEK, RK, PRK, etc.) or intraocular surgery
. Subjects with diagnosed degenerative visual disorders (e.g., macular degeneration or other retinal disorders) that are predicted to cause visual acuity losses to a level worse than 20/40 Snellen during the study.
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.
. Prior, current, or anticipated use during the course of the 3-month study of tamsulosin or silodosin (e.g., Flomax, Flomaxtra, Rapaflo) that may, in the opinion of the investigator, confound the outcome or increase the risk to the subject (e.g., poor dilation or a lack of adequate iris structure to perform standard cataract surgery)
. Conditions associated with increased risk of zonular rupture, including capsular or zonular abnormalities that may lead to IOL decentration or tilt, such as pseudoexfoliation, trauma, or posterior capsule defects
. Use of systemic or ocular medications that may affect vision or IOP
. Corneal abnormalities such as stromal, epithelial or endothelial dystrophies that are predicted to cause visual acuity losses to a level worse than 20/40 Snellen during the study, or in the opinion of the investigator, may confound the outcome(s) of the study