Randomised controlled trial to assess the efficacy of expedited cataract extraction in the prevention of falls in elderly people awaiting cataract surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN03184072

Enrollment

400

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1999-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Cataract surgery in elderly people Eye Diseases Cataract

Interventions

Expedited versus routine cataract surgery

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Female patients awaiting cataract surgery 2. Aged 75 - 85 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Time to first fall 2. Mean fall frequency over 12 months after randomisation 3. Visual acuity 4. Visual disability (VF-14) 5. Barthel Index 6. London handicap scale 7. EuroQOL questionnaire 8. Formal and informal care costs	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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