Bubble shield: new technique may save corneal cells during cataract surgery
NCT ID NCT06636279
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 'gas bubble technique' to reduce damage to the cornea's inner layer after cataract surgery in 80 patients with hard cataracts. The approach aimed to help corneal cells recover and reduce swelling. Results focused on cell loss and safety, offering a potential way to improve healing after surgery.
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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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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Sign the informed consent approved by the Ethics Committee * 18-80 years of age * Catract patients with hard nucleus (LOSIII N Score ≥4) who are scheduled for phacoemulsification * Feasible for all visits and willing to follow instructions from the study investigator Exclusion Criteria: * Any ocular surgery history * Currently diagnosis of severe ocular disease and under medication * Uncontrolled systemic diseases
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital
Chengdu, Sichuan, 646000, China
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