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Improvements in balance control, obstacle avoidance and step negotiation after cataract surgery.

Improvements in balance control, obstacle avoidance and step negotiation after cataract surgery.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN01764719
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-09-12
Start date
2002-07-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-10-30

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

Conditions

Surgery: Cataract Surgery Other cataract

Interventions

The study will be a randomised clinical trial with subjects being placed into a group obtaining early surgery or one obtaining surgery at the usual time. The early surgery group will be tested before

Sponsors

Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients attending the Eye Clinic at Bradford Royal Infirmary, who suffer with cataracts will be asked by their treating consultant if they wish to take part.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Power statistics have been used to determine subject numbers required. Between group comparisons of visual function, postural stability/control and mobility measures. An alpha level of P <0.05 will be used to determine statistical significant differences.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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