Can better systems save sight? new study targets cataract Follow-Up gaps

NCT ID NCT07513402

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Seva Canada Society Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at why some eye centers in rural India have better rates of follow-up after cataract surgery than others. Researchers will study 150 patients and staff at about 120 vision centers to find what works. Then they will test a package of improvements—like reminders, clearer roles, and peer support—to help more people get the follow-up care they need to avoid blindness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Follow-Up Strengthening Intervention Framework
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to improve follow-up care after cataract surgery in rural areas, potentially reducing avoidable blindness.
What could go wrong: This is an early implementation study with only 150 participants, so results may not apply to all settings. The intervention is complex and may be hard to sustain long-term.

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Conditions

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cataract

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CATARACT (POST-OPERATIVE CATARACT SURGERY FOLLOW-UP)

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