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Resident-Performed Laser-Assisted vs Manual Traditional Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery

NCT02561104 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 148

Last updated 2020-05-21

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Summary

The study design will be a prospective study comparing laser-assisted cataract extraction cases and traditional manual phacoemulsification cases. All cases will be performed by faculty-supervised residents at Parkland Memorial Hospital. This study aims to examine visual acuity and complication rates in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery compared to traditional manual phacoemulsification cataract surgery for the beginning surgeon. In addition, this study will assess the subjective novice surgeon experience and the patient experience in terms of expectations and results.

Conditions

  • Incipient Cataract
  • Senile Nuclear Sclerosis

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Laser-assisted cataract surgery.

PROCEDURE

Traditional manual phacoemulsification

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Brock Hansen, M.D. · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Max Age
99 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-12-31
Primary Completion
2018-06-19
Completion
2018-06-19

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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