Which sedation method makes cataract surgery more comfortable?

NCT ID NCT06506669

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study compares two sedation approaches for cataract surgery: one uses oral medication to reduce anxiety, the other uses a placebo. The goal is to see which approach leads to higher patient satisfaction and better recovery. The study involves 23 adults aged 60 and older who are planning cataract surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Oral sedation (medication for anxiety) vs placebo
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify the best sedation approach for cataract surgery, improving patient comfort and satisfaction.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 23 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study is designed to test feasibility, not to prove which method is better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract Patient Satisfaction senile cataract

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANESTHESIA BILATERAL SENILE CATARACT CATARACT PATIENT SATISFACTION

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Locations

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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