CompletedNot Applicable

Less Discomfort and Less Pharmacology. Cataract Surgery at Physiologic Intraocular Pressure (IOP)

United States65 participantsStarted 2024-03-18

Plain-language summary

To investigate the impact of high vs low Intraocular Pressure (IOP) on the intraoperative experience for the patient and surgeon. Operating at a more physiologic IOP using Active Sentry hand piece during cataract surgery will result in significantly less discomfort/pain as assessed by the decreased need for rescue medication

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Visually significant cataract 2-3+ undergoing uncomplicated cataract surgery * Unremarkable ocular health but inclusive of early Age related macular degeneration (AMD). Exclusion Criteria: * History of ocular surgery including corneal refractive surgery * Compromised zonular integrity or stability * Uncontrolled diabetes and diabetic retinopathy * Small pupils * History of systemic inflammatory disease/uveitis * History of psychiatric illness, chronic pain/narcotics, benzodiazepine usage * Abnormal liver or renal function

What they're measuring

Medication Rescue

Timeframe: Intraoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06325397

SponsorMatthew Rauen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-20

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