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Teaching seniors eye drop skills may boost cataract recovery

NCT ID NCT07439809

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving older adults structured education on eye drop use and self-care after cataract surgery improves recovery. Eighty participants aged 65 to 85 were split into two groups: one received routine care, the other added periodic education sessions. Researchers measured medication adherence and vision-related quality of life over three weeks.

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Active substance
periodic education sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple education programs improve medication adherence and reduce complications after cataract surgery in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all older adults. The education approach may not lead to lasting improvements.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 65 to 85 years Scheduled for cataract surgery Able to understand and respond to questions No diagnosed psychiatric disorder Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Presence of another chronic eye disease Failure to attend postoperative follow-up appointments

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Conditions

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cataract Medication Adherence

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Cataract

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sivas Suşehri Hospital

    Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)

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