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CataractPhase 2/3NCT01014702

Prospective Clinical Trial of the LensAR Laser System

A Phase 2/3 study testing LensAR Laser System and Conventional phacoemulsification in people with Cataract, run by LensAR Incorporated at 1 site in Mexico.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The LensAR Laser System is used to create an opening in the anterior capsule of the lens and fragments the cataractous lens. The study will evaluate clinical outcomes compared to the contra-lateral eye treated with conventional phacoemulsification surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Cataract
What is being tested?
LensAR Laser System and Conventional phacoemulsification
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteMexico
Study dates
Nov 2009to Jun 2011
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 21 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects must sign and be given a copy of the written informed consent form
  • Subjects must have elected to undergo lens extraction and IOL implantation and then elect to have the LensAR laser surgery as part of the procedure.
  • Subjects must be willing and able to return for scheduled follow-up examinations for 6 months after surgery.
  • Subjects must have central 7 mm of clear cornea without vascularization.

Who cannot join

  • Subjects who have undergone previous corneal or intraocular surgery in the eye to be treated.
  • Subjects with a history, signs or symptoms of ocular disease or atypical finding which would be contraindicated under standard of care for cataract surgery.
  • Diabetic or hypertensive subjects with clinical evidence of retinal pathology.
  • Subjects with macular degenerative pathology.
  • Subjects with a history of steroid-responsive rise in IOP or uncontrolled glaucoma in either eye.
  • Subjects with known lens/zonular instability such as, but not restricted to, Marfan's Syndrome, Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, etc.
  • Subjects with corneal disease or pathology that precludes applanation of the cornea or transmission of laser wavelength or distortion of laser light.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Mexico1 site
  • Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico IAP

    Mexico City

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About this study

Official title: Prospective Clinical Trial of the LensAR Laser System in the Treatment of Cataracts of Different Grades of Maturity

The LensAR Laser System is used to create an opening in the anterior capsule of the lens and fragments the cataractous lens. The study will evaluate clinical outcomes compared to the contra-lateral eye treated with conventional phacoemulsification surgery.

Conditions
Cataract
Being tested
LensAR Laser System, Conventional phacoemulsification
Keywords
Cataract, Capsulotomy, Capsulorrhexis, lens fragmentation, phacoemulsification
Medical subject headings
Cataract

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • LensAR Laser SystemDevice

    Use of laser for capsulotomy and lens fragmentation

  • Conventional phacoemulsificationDevice

    Use of standard techniques for capsulotomy and lens fragmentation

Study groups in NCT01014702
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Laser TreatmentExperimentalNot described
Receives: Device: LensAR Laser System
PhacoemulsifcationActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Device: Conventional phacoemulsification

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Completeness and ease of opening of capsulotomy

    Measured: Day 0 (Surgery)

  2. Reduced need for ultrasound phacoemulsification compared to control eye

    Measured: Day 0 (surgery)

  3. Rate of adverse events

    Measured: 3 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Nov 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2009
  3. Primary completionJun 2011 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJun 2011 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01014702
Sponsor's protocol ID
52-00006-000
Status last verified
Apr 2011
First submitted
13 Nov 2009
Last updated
15 Apr 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing LensAR Laser System and Conventional phacoemulsification in people with Cataract, run by LensAR Incorporated at 1 site in Mexico.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Apr 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Mexico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Completeness and ease of opening of capsulotomy (time frame: Day 0 (Surgery)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Apr 2011.

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