NCT00964613

Brief Summary

Cataract is a leading cause of Global blindness. After cataract surgery nearly half of the people become blind due to posterior capsular opacification. The only solution for this problem is LASER capsulotomy. Laser machine is not available in remote areas especially in underdeveloped countries. The solution of this problem is surgical capsulotomy which can be performed any where.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
176

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2008

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2008

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2009

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 24, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 25, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

August 7, 2015

Status Verified

August 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

August 24, 2009

Last Update Submit

August 6, 2015

Conditions

Blindness

Keywords

Pars PlanaSurgical CapsulotomyPosterior capsule opacificationvisual outcomeComplications

Eligibility Criteria

Age1 Year - 95 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients having posterior capsular opacification

You may qualify if:

  • Patients with Posterior capsular opacification
  • Both Sexes
  • All ages

You may not qualify if:

  • Retinal disease
  • Uncontrolled Glaucoma
  • Corneal opacity

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Blindness

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vision DisordersSensation DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesEye DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 24, 2009

First Posted

August 25, 2009

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion

January 1, 2009

Study Completion

January 1, 2009

Last Updated

August 7, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-08