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Novel Eye Shield for Post-operative Eye Care

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Research Sponsored by Augusta University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up over the course of the 2 cataract surgeries, approximately taking 3 months including preoperative and postoperative care.

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Study Summary

This trial evaluates a novel eye shield to see if it can be used in post-surgery care to improve patient satisfaction and compliance.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adult patients planning to have cataract surgery on both eyes within 3 months. It's not for pregnant individuals or those having more complex eye surgeries beyond standard cataract removal and lens placement.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares a new type of eye shield with reusable adhesive anchors against the standard Alcon Eye Shield used after cataract surgery. Patients will try both shields, one after each eye's surgery, and share their preferences.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive protective eyewear rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, discomfort or skin irritation from the adhesive might occur.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ over the course of the 2 cataract surgeries, approximately taking 3 months including preoperative and postoperative care.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~over the course of the 2 cataract surgeries, approximately taking 3 months including preoperative and postoperative care.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and over the course of the 2 cataract surgeries, approximately taking 3 months including preoperative and postoperative care. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Feasibility of use of a new eye shield versus regular eye shield.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Novel prototype eye shield after surgeryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Novel prototype eye shield after surgery

Group II: Regular eye shield after surgeryActive Control1 Intervention

Alcon eye shield after surgery

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Augusta UniversityLead Sponsor

210 Previous Clinical Trials

85,008 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Novel prototype eye shield after surgery Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05957796 — N/A

Cataract Research Study Groups: Regular eye shield after surgery, Novel prototype eye shield after surgery

Cataract Clinical Trial 2023: Novel prototype eye shield after surgery Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05957796 — N/A

Novel prototype eye shield after surgery 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05957796 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there any vacancies remaining for individuals to take part in this clinical trial?

"The most recent information from clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this research is actively accepting candidates. It was initially shared on June 15th, 2019 with the latest update posted on July 14th of the same year."

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How many participants have signed up for this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Per the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is actively recruiting participants with an initial posting date of June 15th 2023 and last updated July 14th 2023. The trial seeks to include a total of twenty individuals at one site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Utility of a Novel Eye Shield With Reusable Adhesive Anchors for Post-operative Care After Ophthalmic Surgery

2023. "The Utility of a Novel Eye Shield With Reusable Adhesive Anchors for Post-operative Care After Ophthalmic Surgery". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05957796.