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Capsular Tension Ring
Capsular Tension Ring for Cataract (CTR Trial)
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Research Sponsored by EyeKon Medical, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
Awards & highlights
CTR Trial Summary
This trial found that the CTR was safe and effective when used during cataract surgery to support the intraocular lens.
Eligible Conditions
- Cataract Surgery
CTR Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Visual Acuity
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse Events
CTR Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: DeviceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Polymethylmethacrylate Capsular Tension Ring introduced into the posterior chamber of the eye following cataract surgery before the implantation of an intraocular lens.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Capsular Tension Ring
2015
N/A
~120
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Who is running the clinical trial?
EyeKon Medical, Inc.Lead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
1 Trials studying Cataract Surgery
Mark RobinsonStudy DirectorSponsor/CEO
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You were born with cataracts in your eyes.You have macular degeneration, a condition that affects the central part of your vision.The surgeon has identified other health conditions that could put you at risk or affect the accuracy of the study.During surgery, there was a major problem with the zonules (tiny fibers in the eye).You have had a detached retina in the past.You have a condition called aniridia, which means you were born without an iris in your eye.You need to have surgery to remove a cataract and put in an artificial lens.You have a condition called amblyopia, which affects your eyesight.The surgeon believes it is not safe or beneficial to place a capsular ring in your eye if the capsule is torn too much.The patient has a condition that weakens or damages the zonules, which are tiny structures in the eye. This can be caused by Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, Marfans Syndrome, trauma, or other conditions that affect the zonules.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Device
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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