Clinical Trial: Endothelial Cell Loss After Cataract Surgery

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Endothelial Cell Loss After Cataract Surgery: Comparison of a Reduced Ultrasound Technique Versus Standard Ultrasound Technique

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare two cataract surgical technique variations for removing the nucleus of the lens (central part of the lens) in terms of damage to the inner layer of the cornea which is called the endothelium. One variation uses more ultrasound energy and the other more mechanical force to break up the nucleus.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

Current Primary Outcome: Corneal endothelial cell loss by specular microscopy after cataract surgery [ Time Frame: 3 months post-operatively ]

Original Primary Outcome: Corneal endothelial cell loss by specular microscopy after cataract surgery [ Time Frame: 1 month and 3 months post-operatively ]

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: University of California, San Francisco

Dates:
Date Received: July 1, 2009
Date Started: July 2009
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 21, 2014
Last Verified: August 2014