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Comparison of Early Postoperative Visual Acuity between Intracapsular and Supracapsular Phacoemulsification: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Comparison of Early Postoperative Visual Acuity between Intracapsular and Supracapsular Phacoemulsification: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600119860
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-04
Start date
2026-03-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-09

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

Conditions

cataract

Interventions

control group:Supracapsular Phacoemulsification
Experimental group:Intracapsular Phacoemulsification

Sponsors

The Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center,Sun Yat-sen University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 90 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Participant Level: (1) Age >= 50 years and = 4; (3) Planned to undergo phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation; (4) Pupil size is 6 mm or larger after dilation; (5) Corneal endothelial cell count is 1500 cells/mm^2 or higher. 3. Study Eye Selection: The participant must have at least one eye that meets all the inclusion criteria (both at the Participant and Study Eye levels) and does not meet any of the listed exclusion criteria. 4. Only one eye per participant can be the Study Eye. If both eyes are eligible at the time of enrollment, the eye with the higher nuclear (N) grade will be selected. If both eyes have the same nuclear grade, the eye with worse visual acuity will be selected. If both eyes have the same nuclear grade and the same visual acuity, the Study Eye will be chosen by mutual agreement between the investigator and the participant prior to enrollment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Participant Level: (1) Judged by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial for other reasons (e.g., unstable systemic conditions, blood pressure, blood glucose, severe cardiovascular disease, renal disease, etc.); (2) Blood pressure >180/110 mmHg (systolic >180 mmHg or diastolic >110 mmHg); if blood pressure can be controlled below this threshold with antihypertensive medication, the participant may be considered for inclusion; (3) Myocardial infarction or other cardiac disease requiring hospitalization, cerebral infarction, transient ischemic attack, or acute heart failure within 4 months prior to enrollment; (4) Women of childbearing potential (i.e., currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant within the next 2 years). Female potential study participants should be asked about the possibility of pregnancy, and the investigator will determine when a pregnancy test is necessary; (5) Currently participating in other clinical trials. 2. Study Eye Level: (1) History of ocular trauma or surgery; (2) Presence of other ocular diseases (e.g., glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or high myopia); (3) Other ocular factors that may complicate surgery (e.g., small pupil, shallow anterior chamber).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The best-corrected distance visual acuity at 1 day postoperatively.;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Coefficient of variation of corneal endothelial cell size;The percentage loss of central corneal endothelial cell density compared to the preoperative baseline at post-operative day 1 and post-operative;Percentage of hexagonal cells;Central corneal thickness;Corneal endothelial cell density;The best-corrected distance visual acuity;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZitian Liu

The Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center,Sun Yat-sen University

liuzt5@mail2.sysu.ed.cn+86 20 6661 0729

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026