The Evaluation of Balanced Salt Solution During Cataract Surgery (NCT05853978) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
The Evaluation of Balanced Salt Solution During Cataract Surgery
United States26 participantsStarted 2023-04-17
Plain-language summary
This study aims to identify if the use of BSS PLUS® Sterile Intraocular Irrigating Solution as an irrigation solution leads to improved corneal outcomes vs BSS® Sterile Irrigating Solution in more compromised corneas.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adults, 22 years of age or older, with bilateral visually significant cataracts.
. Subjects with Fuch's Dystrophy that present with:
. nonconfluent and confluent guttata; and/or
. CCT \> 580 microns.
. Unremarkable systemic health but inclusive of controlled type II diabetes and hypertension
. Ability to comprehend and sign a statement of informed consent.
. Ability to complete all required postoperative visits.
. Willingness to use at least one medically acceptable form of birth control throughout the duration of study participation. (for female subjects of childbearing potential only).
Exclusion criteria
. Planned implantation of multifocal intraocular lenses.
. Planned secondary procedure(s) to occur in conjunction with cataract surgery (i.e., goniotomy)
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.
. Autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis.
. Female subjects of childbearing potential who are pregnant, nursing, planning a pregnancy, or not using a medically acceptable form of birth control.