Eye drops or full sleep? study tests best anesthesia for cataract surgery pain

NCT ID NCT07287683

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CATARACT GENERAL ANESTHETIC DRUG ADVERSE REACTION TOPICAL ANAESTHESIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Medicine

Alexandria, Egypt

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