Plain-English translation of NCT05136950 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing two different ways to surgically place an artificial lens implant in children's eyes after cataract removal. One approach places the lens in the original lens pocket (called in-the-bag fixation), while the other attaches it to a different part of the eye (called sulcus fixation). The study wants to find out which method leads to fewer eye pressure and glaucoma problems in children.
Childhood cataracts can cause blindness, and while removing them and implanting an artificial lens helps restore vision, many children develop serious glaucoma complications afterward. Doctors don't yet know which surgical technique is safer and causes fewer of these problems, so this study aims to answer that question.
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If you enroll, your child will be randomly assigned to receive their lens implant using one of the two surgical techniques. You will attend follow-up visits at the clinic where doctors will monitor your child's eye health, measure eye pressure, and check for any glaucoma-related complications over time. The study team will track these outcomes carefully to help determine which surgical approach works best.
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China
Sponsor
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Enrollment target
~228 participants
Started
December 2021
Primary completion
July 2023
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Months – 14 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2022.
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Central contact
Zhenzhen Liu, PhD
Zhongshan Ophthalmic center, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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