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Cataract Surgery Outcomes With a Low-cost Intraocular Lens
- BDCTR ID
- BDCTR-2026-000078
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
- Information provided by
- Dr Jahangir Alam (Responsible Party)
- Last Update Posted
- 2026-07-15
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This trial evaluates visual outcomes and complication rates of a low-cost foldable intraocular lens in routine cataract surgery.
Detailed Description
Patients undergoing cataract surgery receive the low-cost intraocular lens. Best-corrected visual acuity is assessed at six weeks.
Official Title
Conditions
- Cataract
Intervention/Treatment
- Device: Low-cost foldable intraocular lens
- Procedure/Surgery: Phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Other Study ID Numbers
BMU-OPH-2026-001
Study Start
Primary Completion
Study Completion
Enrollment (Estimated)
Study Type
Phase
Resource links provided by the National Library of Medicine
- MedlinePlus related topics: Cataract
- Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Cataract
- FDA Drug and Device Resources
Contacts and Locations
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Study Contact
Name: Dr Jahangir Alam
Email: cataract-iol@bmu.ac.bd
This study has 1 location
Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1000
Recruiting
Bangladesh Medical University, Department of Ophthalmology
Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
<p>Inclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Adults aged 50 years and older with visually significant cataract.</li></ul><p>Exclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Prior intraocular surgery in the study eye.</li></ul>
Ages Eligible for Study
Sexes Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose:
- Treatment
- Allocation:
- N/A
- Interventional Model:
- Single Group Assignment
- Masking:
- None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
Experimental: Low-cost IOL | Device: Low-cost foldable intraocular lens Procedure/Surgery: Phacoemulsification cataract surgery |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Best-corrected visual acuity | 6 weeks |
Secondary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative complication rate | At surgery |
Collaborators and Investigators
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Sponsor
Study Record Dates
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Study Registration Dates
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria
First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria
Last Update Posted
Last Verified
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Terms related to this study
Keywords Provided by Bangladesh Medical University
- cataract
- intraocular lens
- ophthalmology
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Drug and device information, study documents, and helpful links
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