New lens implant aims to sharpen vision for cataract patients
NCT ID NCT03844828
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special lens implant that corrects cataracts, presbyopia (need for reading glasses), and astigmatism (blurry vision from an irregularly shaped cornea). The goal is to see if this lens stays stable in the eye and provides good vision at all distances. About 100 adults aged 45 and older with cataracts or presbyopia and significant astigmatism are taking part. The study compares their results to those from an earlier study on a similar lens.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2019
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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45 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female adults ages 45 years or older on the day of screening who have cataract(s) in one or both eyes or suffer from presbyopia; * Regular corneal astigmatism ≥0.75 dioptres (measured by an automatic keratometer or biometer) in one or both eyes; * Capability to understand and sign an IRB approved informed consent form and privacy authorization; * Clear intraocular media other than cataract; * Calculated IOL power is within the range of the study IOLs; * Dilated pupil size large enough to visualize IOL axis markings postoperatively; * Willing and able to conform to the study requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Regular corneal astigmatism \<0.75 dioptres (measured by an automatic keratometer or biometer) in both eyes * Irregular astigmatism; * Subjects with diagnosed degenerative visual disorders (e.g. macular degeneration or other retinal or optic disorders) that are predicted to cause future acuity losses to a level of 20/30 or worse; * Subjects with AMD suspicious eyes as determined by OCT examination; * Subjects who may be expected to require retinal laser treatment during the course of the study or at a greater risk of developing cystoid macular edema; * Previous intraocular or corneal surgery; * Traumatic cataract; * History or presence of macular edema; * Pregnant, lactating or, if able to bear children, unwilling to use medically acceptable birth control over the course of the study; * Concurrent or previous (within 30 days) participation in another drug or device investigation; * Instability of keratometry or biometry measurements; * Ocular hypertension or glaucoma; * Significant dry eye; * Unsuitable for study participation for any other reason, as determined by Investigator's clinical judgment (reason to be documented on eCRF).
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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
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Asian Eye Institute
Makati City, 1200, Philippines
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