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Massive trial tests antibiotic jab to stop blinding infection after cataract surgery

NCT ID NCT03244072

Prevention Sponsor: Jason Ahee, M.D. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will test whether a single antibiotic injection given during cataract surgery can prevent endophthalmitis, a rare but severe eye infection. About 60,000 people with cataracts will receive either the antibiotic or a placebo. The goal is to see if the antibiotic reduces the number of infections 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
moxifloxacin (antibiotic eye injection)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could become a standard way to prevent a rare but serious eye infection after cataract surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a large but still early-phase trial. The infection is already rare, so proving a benefit is challenging, and there is a small risk of allergic reaction or injection-related side effects.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2/3

Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.

Participants

About 60,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2031

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * visually significant cataracts Exclusion Criteria: * allergy to fluoroquinolones, cobalamin (B12)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract endophthalmitis prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Endophthalmitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zion Eye Institute

    St. George, Utah, 84790, United States

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