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Comparison of two types of cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and small incision cataract surgery) by counting the loss of cells in the cornea in eyes with pseudoexfoliation

Comparison of endothelial cell count after phacoemulsification and small incision cataract surgery in eyes with pseudoexfoliation: A randomized controlled trial. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/093610
Enrollment
146
Registered
2025-08-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Cataract surgery: Endothelial cell count after phacoemulsification and small incision cataract surgery in eyes with pseudoexfoliation Intervention2: Small incision cataract surgery: End

Sponsors

Sowndharya
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with mild to moderate grade PXF Nuclear sclerosis 1 to grade 3 Endothelial cell counts between 2000 and 3000 cells per mm square 40 to 80 years age group Both gender

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Zonular weakness. Posterior polar cataract Grade IV nuclear sclerosis Mature cataract Hypermature cataract Traumatic cataract Corneal pathology Corneal opacity Corneal endothelial dystrophy Uveitis Shallow anterior chamber Contact lens wearers Glaucoma Diabetes mellitus Previous history of intra-ocular surgery Trabeculectomy Retinal surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Endothelial Cell Density Timepoint: 4weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Number of cells?counted Average cell area Coefficient of variation Standard Deviation of mean cell Maximum area Minimum area Hexagonality Central corneal thicknessTimepoint: 4weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSowndharya

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical college and hospital

bwadwekar@yahoo.com9626249484

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026