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NCT Number: NCT07554391

To Analyze the Economics of Office-based (OBS) Versus Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)-Based Cataract Surgery.

To analyze the economics of office-based (OBS) versus ambulatory surgery center (ASC)-based cataract surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Cataract Eye Diseases Lens Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Rush Eye

Amarillo, Texas, 79109, United States

About this study

This study was conducted as a randomized, controlled clinical trial at a single private practice institution. Patients presenting for routine cataract surgery scheduling were randomized prospectively to undergo the procedure in either the OBS or ASC-based setting. The primary outcome was total average cost for performing OBS versus ASC-based cataract surgery. The secondary outcome was total average facility reimbursement for OBS versus ASC-based cataract surgery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Selected for routine cataract surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • Complex surgery
  • Certain systemic comorbidities
  • Limited mobility

Treatment and study plan

Office based surgery

Procedure

Study subjects underwent office-based cataract surgery.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cost

    Time frame: 1 day

    Average cost for office based surgery

  2. Average cost for office-based surgery

    Time frame: Single surgical event

    US dollars

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rush Eye Associates

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Registry information

Official study title

Economic Analysis for Office-Based Versus Ambulatory Surgery Center-Based Cataract Surgery

Acronym: OBSvsASC

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Apr 28, 2026
Registry last updated
Apr 28, 2026

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