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NCT Number: NCT01279031

Randomized Comparison of the Abbott WHITESTAR Signature System With Ellips Tranversal Ultrasound vs. the Alcon Infiniti With the Ozil Torsional Handpiece in Phacoemulsification: A Contralaterally-Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to look at the outcomes of your vision after your cataract surgery based on two different types of equipment that will be used during your surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Cataracts Astigmatism Cataract Eye Diseases Lens Diseases Refractive Errors

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Kerry Assil

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients at least 21 scheduled to undergo bilateral phacoemulsification with implantation of multifocal IOLs.
  • Both eyes must have similar degrees of cataract and astigmatism (topographic cylinder difference of <2.00D as well as similar globe axial length as measured by the IOL Master of <0.5mm).
  • Visual potential of UCVA 20/25/ or better.
  • Clear intraocular media other than cataract.

Exclusion criteria

  • Clinically relevant differences between eyes in ocular disease or pathology.
  • Presence of glaucoma, macular disease, or foveal disease to an asymmetrical degree.
  • Asymmetrical use of ocular medications.

Treatment and study plan

Abbott WHITESTAR Signature System with Ellips Transversal Ultrasound

Device

Comparison of vision after cataract surgery based on two different types of equipment.

Alcon Infiniti wiht the OZIL Torsional Handpiece

Device

Comparision of vision after cataract surgery based on two different types of equipment.

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual acuity

    Time frame: 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Innovative Medical

Industry

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Jan 19, 2011
Registry last updated
Jan 18, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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