New 3D-Printed cage could ease anxiety during eye surgery

NCT ID NCT07632326

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a 3D-printed 'oxygen support cage' placed over the patient's head during cataract surgery. The cage lifts surgical drapes off the face, which may reduce feelings of suffocation and anxiety. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, and anxiety levels in 70 adults having their first 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: Oxygen Support Cage (a 3D-printed device that lifts surgical drapes off the patient's face)
What this could lead to: If it works, this device could make cataract surgery more comfortable and less anxiety-provoking for patients, potentially leading to shorter operations and better vital signs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is not yet proven to reduce anxiety or improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder cataract

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CATARACT

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