CompletedNot Applicable

Quatera 700 vs. Centurion

United States80 participantsStarted 2024-01-10

Plain-language summary

Phacoemulsification is the most common treatment for cataract surgery in the developed countries and over the years it gained importance due to several factors: small incision, surgery performed under topical anesthesia - which reduce injection-related complications - short recovery time, low post operatory induced astigmatism, and low incidence of surgical complications, when compared to the conventional surgeries. The study evaluates 2 different phacoemulsification devices in patients undergoing routine cataract surgery in both eyes.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject is undergoing bilateral lens extraction with implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens. * Gender: Males and Females. * Age: 50 to 80 years old. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent for participation in the study * Willing and able to comply with scheduled visits and other study procedures. * Scheduled to undergo standard cataract surgery with topical anesthesia in both eyes within 1 to 30 days between surgeries * Subjects requiring an IOL power in the range of +10.0 D to +30.0 D only. * Potential postoperative visual acuity of 0.2 logMAR (20/32 Snellen) or better in both eyes. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe preoperative ocular pathology: amblyopia, rubella cataract, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, shallow anterior chamber, macular edema, retinal detachment, aniridia or iris atrophy, uveitis, history of iritis, iris neovascularization, medically uncontrolled glaucoma, microphthalmos or macrophthalmos, optic nerve atrophy, macular degeneration (with anticipated best postoperative visual acuity less than 20/30), advanced glaucomatous damage, etc. * Uncontrolled diabetes. * Use of any systemic or topical drug known to interfere with visual performance. * Contact lens use during the active treatment portion of the trial. * Any concurrent infectious/non-infectious conjunctivitis, keratitis or uveitis. * Clinically significant corneal dystrophy. * Corneal irregularities potentially affecting visual acuity: keratoconus, …

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.

What they're measuring

Central Corneal Thickness

Timeframe: Postoperative day 1

Lens Removal Time

Timeframe: Intraoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06225362

SponsorCarolina Eyecare Physicians, LLC

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-06

Results submitted2026-02-20

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