Chronological Versus Non-chronological Phacoemulsification Training (NCT07337070) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Chronological Versus Non-chronological Phacoemulsification Training
Egypt800 participantsStarted 2023-01-10
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare between two methods used in training residents on phacoemulsification. The residents were classified into two groups; the first group were trained on surgical steps in a chronological order, while the second groups in non-chronological order. The outcomes included surgical competency, success rate and incidence of complications.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 45 years or more with age-related cataract, and prepared for phacoemulsification.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Dense nuclear cataract grade IV or dense.
* Intumescent cataract
* Complicated and traumatic cataract
* Zonular dehiscence
* Poor pupillary dilatation
* Coexisting ocular disorder (glaucoma, PEX, uveitis,central corneal opacity….)
* Endothelial cell count 2000 or less
* Axial length 21 mm or less, 26 mm or more.
* Previous intraocular surgery
* Poor vision in the fellow eye due to irreversible condition (6/60 or less)
* Previous complicated cataract surgery in fellow eye.
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.
What they're measuring
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Success rate
Timeframe: From enrollment till three months after the last surgery