Computer lesson before surgery boosts patient Know-How
NCT ID NCT07167576
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a computer-based tutorial (CatInfo) given before the doctor visit helps cataract surgery patients understand the procedure better and shortens the time needed for the doctor to explain it. 90 adults scheduled for cataract surgery were randomly assigned to either watch the tutorial or have only a standard discussion with the physician. Researchers measured patients' knowledge and attitudes before and after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- computer-based tutorial (CatInfo tool)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could make the informed consent process more efficient and improve patient understanding before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups. The computer tool may not work as well for people with vision or hearing problems.
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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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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2010
- Finished
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Apr 2012
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Cataract * Age 18 and older * First eye to be operated * No previous ophthalmic surgery * written informed consent to participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Visual acuity of less than 0.1 Snellen in the worse eye * Severe hearing loss * Inability to use touch screen device (e.g. severe tremor, etc.)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vienna Institute for Research in Ocular Surgery
Vienna, State of Vienna, 1140, Austria
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