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Sterile Irrigating Solution

Balanced Salt Solution for Cataract Surgery

Phase 4
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Adam Fedyk, MD, FACS
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up postoperative: month 1
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests if a new eye solution can improve corneal health in damaged eyes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 22 with bilateral visually significant cataracts and Fuchs' Dystrophy, which affects the cornea. Participants should be generally healthy but can have controlled diabetes or hypertension. They must understand and sign consent, attend all post-op visits, and if female of childbearing age, use birth control during the study.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two eye solutions used in cataract surgery: BSS PLUS® Sterile Intraocular Irrigating Solution versus BSS® Sterile Irrigating Solution. It aims to see if one leads to better outcomes for patients with compromised corneas due to conditions like Fuchs' Dystrophy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, typical risks associated with intraocular irrigating solutions include irritation or inflammation of the eye, changes in vision, increased intraocular pressure or potential allergic reactions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~postoperative: month 1
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and postoperative: month 1 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Central Corneal Thickness (CCT)
Secondary outcome measures
Intraoperative Grading of Corneal Edema
Number of Intraocular Irrigating Solution Drops Used
Other outcome measures
Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA)
Conjunctival Injection
Corneal Surface Keratopathy and Conjunctival Staining
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: BSS PlusExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: BSSActive Control1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
BSS Plus
2006
Completed Phase 3
~760

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Adam Fedyk, MD, FACSLead Sponsor
Alcon ResearchIndustry Sponsor
704 Previous Clinical Trials
124,484 Total Patients Enrolled
116 Trials studying Cataract
20,705 Patients Enrolled for Cataract

Media Library

BSS (Sterile Irrigating Solution) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05853978 — Phase 4
Cataract Research Study Groups: BSS, BSS Plus
Cataract Clinical Trial 2023: BSS Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05853978 — Phase 4
BSS (Sterile Irrigating Solution) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05853978 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What potential risks come with exposing oneself to BSS Plus?

"The safety of BSS Plus is rated a 3, as it has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in Phase 4 clinical trials."

Answered by AI

Are there any open vacancies for this medical trial?

"The research posted on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this particular trial is not presently looking for participants despite initially being published on May 1st 2023 and last edited two days later. However, there are a multitude of other studies actively recruiting patients right now - 138 in total."

Answered by AI
~14 spots leftby Apr 2025