CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Periodic Intensive Education on Surgical Outcomes in Cataract Surgery Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2025-07-30

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether periodic education can improve recovery outcomes in older adults undergoing cataract surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does periodic education improve patients' adherence to prescribed eye medications after cataract surgery? Does periodic education reduce postoperative complications and improve vision-related quality of life? Researchers will compare patients who receive structured periodic education in addition to routine postoperative care with those who receive routine postoperative care alone to see if education improves recovery outcomes. Participants will: Receive either routine postoperative care or structured periodic education about correct eye drop use and self-care practices Attend follow-up visits during the first three weeks after surgery Complete questionnaires to assess medication adherence and vision-related quality of life

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 65 to 85 years Scheduled for cataract surgery Able to understand and respond to questions No diagnosed psychiatric disorder Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Presence of another chronic eye disease Failure to attend postoperative follow-up appointments

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Medication Adherence to Prescribed Eye Drops

Timeframe: Postoperative Day 28

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07439809

SponsorCumhuriyet University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-30

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