New cataract lens shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT05574959

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a new type of artificial lens (TECNIS DEN00V) for people having cataract surgery. It compared the new lens to a standard lens in 243 adults with cataracts. The goal was to see if the new lens improves vision at arm's length (66 cm) while keeping good distance vision. The trial was stopped early, so final conclusions are limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
intraocular lens (IOL) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this lens could provide better intermediate vision after cataract surgery while maintaining good distance vision.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It was a device study, not a drug, so benefits are incremental rather than transformative.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Carolina EyeCare Physicians, LLC

    Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States

  • Cincinnati Eye Institute

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States

  • Empire Eye & Laser Center

    Bakersfield, California, 93309, United States

  • Focal Point Vision

    San Antonio, Texas, 78209, United States

  • Jones Eye Center

    Sioux City, Iowa, 51104, United States

  • OCLI Vision

    Garden City, New York, 11530, United States

  • Parkhurst NuVision

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Southern California Eye Physicians and Associates

    Long Beach, California, 90805, United States

  • Whitsett Vision Group

    Houston, Texas, 77055, United States

  • Wolstan & Goldberg Eye Associates

    Torrance, California, 90505, United States

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