Eye drops or full sleep? study tests best anesthesia for cataract surgery pain
NCT ID NCT07287683
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to manage pain during cataract surgery: numbing eye drops (topical anesthesia) versus general anesthesia (being fully asleep). Researchers will follow 50 adults for up to six weeks after surgery, measuring pain, complications, and satisfaction. The goal is to find out which method leads to less pain and a better recovery experience.
What this could mean
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Active substance
topical anaesthetic (eye drops) vs general anaesthetic (drugs given intravenously or by inhalation)
What this could lead to
If this trial shows that topical anaesthesia provides similar or better pain control, it could support using simpler, less invasive anesthesia for cataract surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain is subjective and hard to compare perfectly between groups.
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Faculty of Medicine
Alexandria, Egypt