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Clinical study on Herbal Eye Drop in patients with cataract

Evaluation of efficacy and safety of EASA (Ethyl acetate extract of Saraca asoca) Eye Drop in patients suffering from immature uncomplicated cataract A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, multicentric, prospective, interventional clinical study. - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/107185
Enrollment
100
Registered
2026-03-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: H250- Age-related incipient cataract

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Institute of Chemical Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with immature -Asymptomatic or Symptomatic and uncomplicated cataract not requiring immediate surgery 2. Subjects having diagnosed immature cataract of Grade I II as per LOCS 3 3. Subjects having Best-Corrected Visual Acuity between 6 by 9 and 6 by 36 4. Subjects who are ready to provide written informed consent and who are ready to willingly participate and follow the protocol requirements of the clinical study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with congenital cataract, mature and hyper mature cataract 2. Subjects having any other ophthalmic condition like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa which requires urgent and separate treatment 3. Subjects with Uncontrolled Diabetes and Uncontrolled Hypertension 4. Subjects taking Steroid treatment and or any kind of immunosuppressive therapy 5. Subjects participating in any other clinical study or having participated in any other study 3 months prior to screening in the present study. 6. Subjects who are in general sensitive to any eye drops 7. A female participant who is of reproductive potential has a negative pregnancy test and agrees to use contraception throughout study period 8. Other conditions, which in the opinion of the investigators, makes the patient unsuitable for enrolment or could interfere with his participation in, and completion of the protocol

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Comparative assessment of changes in Lens opacity evaluated on Lenticular Opacity Classification System 3 2.Comparative assessment of change in best corrected visual acuity with autorefractometer findings and quality of vision Timepoint: Screening or Baseline visit, visit 1 (Day 30), visit 2 (Day 60), visit 3 (Day 90), visit 4 (Day 180)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Comparative assessment of Contrast sensitivity (Pelli-Robson chart) 2. Comparative assessment of grading of visual equity distant vision using Snell sterling s visual scale and logMAR chart 3. Comparative Clinical assessment of symptoms related to cataract on graded scale 4. Comparative Assessment of other changes in eyes related symptoms 5. Global assessment for overall change by subject 6. Global assessment for overall change by the investigator 7. Assessment of tolerability by assessing adverse events 8. Assessment of vitals during the study period Timepoint: Screening or Baseline visit, visit 1 (Day 30), visit 2 (Day 60), visit 3 (Day 90), visit 4 (Day 180)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sanjay Tamoli

Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd

targetinstitute@yahoo.com9322522252

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026