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CataractNCT03701139

Posterior Capsulotomy in Cataract Complicated With Primary Posterior Capsule Opacification.

A study testing posterior capsulotomy and laser capsulotomy in people with Cataract and Posterior Capsule Opacification, run by Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

This is a two-arm, parallel group, open-label, randomized controlled trial to compare the visual acuity, visual quality, operative complications and the satisfaction of patients between primary posterior capsulorhexis group and laser capsulotomy group of cataract patients combined with primary posterior capsular… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Cataract, Posterior Capsule Opacification
What is being tested?
posterior capsulotomy and laser capsulotomy
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
10 Oct 2018to Feb 2019
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Cataract patients with primary posterior capsular opacification, which involves the central posterior capsular and interferes with visual axis;
  • Aged 18 years or over;
  • With best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) less than 0.3.

Who cannot join

  • History of other eye disease that contributes to visual impairment, including keratopathy, uveitis, glaucoma, retinopathy, ocular trauma, or intraocular surgery.
  • Cases with operative complications, including anterior or posterior capsular rupture, lens suspensory ligament rupture, the falling of lens nucleus into vitreous cavity.
  • Unwillingness to participate in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Xuhua Tan, PhD contact

+8613926019722

doctxh@163.com

Xiaozhang Qiu, Bachelor contact

+8613751871820

625215149@qq.com

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060

    Xuhua Tan, PhD, +86-13926019722, doctxh@163.com

    Xiaozhang Qiu, Bachelor, +86-13751871820, 625215149@qq.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Phacoemulsification Combined With Posterior Capsulotomy in Cataract Complicated With Primary Posterior Capsule Opacification: a Randomized Controlled Trial

This is a two-arm, parallel group, open-label, randomized controlled trial to compare the visual acuity, visual quality, operative complications and the satisfaction of patients between primary posterior capsulorhexis group and laser capsulotomy group of cataract patients combined with primary posterior capsular opacification (PPCO).

Read the detailed description

Primary posterior capsular opacification (PPCO) refers to the posterior capsule opacification which cannot be removed by polishing or vacuuming during cataract surgery. The surgeon may have to decide on primary posterior capsulorhexis or early neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy in these cases. The aim of this study is to compare the visual acuity, visual quality, operative complications and the satisfaction of patients between primary posterior capsulorhexis group and laser capsulotomy group of cataract patients combined with primary posterior capsular opacification (PPCO).

Being tested
posterior capsulotomy, laser capsulotomy
Keywords
phacoemulsification, cataract, primary posterior capsule opacification, posterior capsulotomy, randomized controlled trial, Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy
Medical subject headings
Cataract

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • posterior capsulotomyProcedure or surgery

    After phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation, primary posterior capsulotomy will be performed to remove the primary posterior capsule opacification after posterior capsule polishing. A limited anterior vitrectomy will be performed if the anterior hyaloid surface is broken.

  • laser capsulotomyProcedure or surgery

    A routine phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation is performed. Then the Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy will be performed 1 month postoperative to remove the primary posterior capsule opacification.

Study groups in NCT03701139
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
posterior capsulotomyExperimentalPrimary posterior capsulotomy will be performed to remove the primary posterior capsule opacification after posterior capsule polishing during phacoemulsification.
Receives: Procedure: posterior capsulotomy
Nd:YAG laser capsulotomyActive comparatorNd:YAG laser capsulotomy will be performed 1 month postoperative to remove the primary posterior capsule opacification.
Receives: Procedure: laser capsulotomy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. LogMAR visual acuity 1 month postoperatively

    Best corrected visual acuity (LogMAR) will be measured 1 month postoperatively.

    Measured: 1 month

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Dysfunctional lens index (DLI)

    The dysfunctional lens index (DLI) is an objective lens performance metric derived from internal higher order aberrations (HOAs), pupil size, and contrast sensitivity data. DLI is a score ranged from 0 to 10. DLI will be measured by iTrace aberrometer.

    Measured: 3 months

  2. Internal higher order aberration (HOAs)

    TInternal higher order aberration (HOAs) in micrometer can quantify the intraocular optical quality and will be measured by iTrace aberrometer.

    Measured: 3 months

  3. Object scatter index (OSI)

    Object scatter index (OSI) is a ratio of 12 and 20 points from the perspective of the annular region of the light and the central 1 point perspective peak. OSI can objectively evaluate the amount of intraocular scattering and is an important index of optical quality. OSI is a score ranged from 0 to 10 and will be measured by Optical Quality Analysis System (OQAS).

    Measured: 3 months

  4. Modulation transfer function cut off (MTF cut off)

    Modulation transfer function cut off (MTF cut off) relates directly to retinal image quality and is a useful indicator of visual performance in cataract eyes. MTF cut off will be measured by OQAS.

    Measured: 3 months

  5. Strehl ratio (SR)

    Strehl ratio (SR) is computed as the ratio between the areas under the MTF curve of the measured eye and that of the aberration-free eye, and therefore it provides more global information on the optical quality. SR is a score ranged from 0 to 1 and will be measured by OQAS.

    Measured: 3 months

  6. Predicted visual acuity (PVA) with contrasts of 100%, 20% and 10%

    Predicted visual acuity (PVA) with contrasts of 100%, 20% and 10% correspond to three specific frequencies of the MTF that describe the eye's optical quality for the contrast values mentioned. In general, PVAs higher than 1 are associated to very high retinal image quality. PVA will be measured by OQAS.

    Measured: 3 months

  7. Rate of ocular hypertension

    Diagnosis of ocular hypertension is based on IOP greater than 21 mm Hg and the rate of ocular hypertension is calculated.

    Measured: 3 months

  8. Rate of ocular macular edema

    The central macular thickness in micrometer is measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and the rate of ocular macular edema is calculated.

    Measured: 3 months

  9. Rate of retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment following surgical or laser posterior capsulotomy is documented and the rate of Retinal detachment is calculated.

    Measured: 3 months

  10. Rate of intraocular lens damage

    The rate of intraocular lens damage by Nd:YAG laser is documented.

    Measured: 3 months

  11. Visual-functioning index 7 score

    Subjective satisfaction of patients is investigated by visual-functioning index 7 (VF-7) questionnaire. The VF-7 questionnaire comprises 7 questions for performing daily-life activities (1= a great deal of difficulty; 2= a moderate amount difficulty; 3= a little difficulty; 4= no difficulty). The VF-7 score is the average score of these 7 activities multiplied by 25, to give a final score between 0 and 100.

    1. nighttime driving;
    2. reading small print;
    3. watching television;
    4. seeing steps, stairs, or curbs;
    5. reading traffic, street, or store signs;
    6. cooking;
    7. doing fine handwork

    Measured: 3 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Oct 2018
  2. Study start10 Oct 2018
  3. Primary completionFeb 2019 (estimated)
  4. Study completionFeb 2019 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
40 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03701139
Sponsor's protocol ID
2018KYPJ103
Status last verified
Oct 2018
First submitted
2 Oct 2018
Last updated
17 Oct 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing posterior capsulotomy and laser capsulotomy in people with Cataract and Posterior Capsule Opacification, run by Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Oct 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Xuhua Tan, PhD (+8613926019722, doctxh@163.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

LogMAR visual acuity 1 month postoperatively (time frame: 1 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Oct 2018.

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