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NCT02561104 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Resident-Performed Laser-Assisted vs Manual Traditional Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
A NA study of Incipient Cataract and Senile Nuclear Sclerosis, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 148
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02561104: Completed NA study of Incipient Cataract and Senile Nuclear Sclerosis, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
NCT02561104 is a NA study of Incipient Cataract and Senile Nuclear Sclerosis that has completed, run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 148 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02561104, a NA study of Incipient Cataract and Senile Nuclear Sclerosis, has completed, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 148 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study 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.
Primary Outcome
Complication and adverse event monitoring will occur at each visit: pre-operative, operative, post-op day 1, post-op day 7-14, post-op day 30-60 and 3 mos post-op
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Laser-assisted cataract surgery.
- PROCEDURE Traditional manual phacoemulsification
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- Parkland Memorial Hospital - Dallas
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 148 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-06-19 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02561104 record still lists
NCT02561104 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 148 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Incipient Cataract appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Laser-assisted cataract surgery. is the first listed.
NCT02561104 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02561104 about?
NCT02561104 is a clinical study titled "Resident-Performed Laser-Assisted vs Manual Traditional Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery". 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...
What is the current status of trial NCT02561104?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 148 participants. The study started on 2015-12. Estimated completion is 2018-06-19.
What conditions does trial NCT02561104 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Incipient Cataract, Senile Nuclear Sclerosis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02561104?
The interventions under investigation include: Laser-assisted cataract surgery. (PROCEDURE), Traditional manual phacoemulsification (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02561104?
This trial is sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which has 837 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02561104 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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Where NCT02561104's enrollment target sits among peer trials
148 702nd of 2000 higher than 1,298 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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