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Which eye surgery machine is faster? new study puts UNITY VCS to the test

NCT ID NCT07228091

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Alcon Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two surgical systems used for combined cataract and vitrectomy eye surgeries. The UNITY VCS system is being tested against the CONSTELLATION system to see which one surgeons find more efficient in real-world operating rooms. About 180 adults needing combined eye surgery will take part, and surgeons will rate how efficient each system is during setup, surgery, and teardown.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that the UNITY VCS system makes combined eye surgeries faster and more efficient for surgeons, potentially improving operating room workflow.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study focused on efficiency, not on patient outcomes or safety. Results may not apply to all surgical settings or patient types.

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Study facts

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

Participants

About 180 people

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

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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.

Who is studied

Subjects will be recruited from the clinical practice of the participating Investigator.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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.

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Able to understand and sign an informed consent form (ICF) that has been approved by an ethics committee. * Planned combined phacovitrectomy procedure at one of the selected surgical sites. * Planned combined phacovitrectomy procedure with 25-gauge (G) vitrectomy tools. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Unplanned/emergency phacovitrectomy. * Pregnant. * Past history of phacovitrectomy. cataract, vitrectomy in the planned operative eye. * Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract macular holes preretinal fibrosis retinal detachment retinal perforation Vitreous Hemorrhage

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Cataract Combined anterior posterior segments ophthalmic surgery Macular holes Macular pucker Phacovitrectomy Retinal detachment Vitreous hemorrhage

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

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