Teaching seniors eye drop skills may boost cataract recovery

NCT ID NCT07439809

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving older adults structured education on eye drop use and self-care after cataract surgery improves recovery. Eighty participants aged 65 to 85 were split into two groups: one received routine care, the other added periodic education sessions. Researchers measured medication adherence and vision-related quality of life over three weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: periodic education sessions
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that simple education programs improve medication adherence and reduce complications after cataract surgery in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all older adults. The education approach may not lead to lasting improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract Medication Adherence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CATARACT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sivas Suşehri Hospital

Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)

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