Assessing different pre-operative protocols for cataract surgery in patients taking tamsulosin

Efficacy of mydriatic cocktail-soaked sponge pupil dilation in patients using tamsulosin

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN37834752

Enrollment

Registered

2012-10-19

Start date

2012-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-11-20

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Conditions

Cataract Eye Diseases Cataract, unspecified

Interventions

Phacoemulsification cataract surgery The tamsulosin group will be randomized into two groups: Group 1 will be dilated using a mydriatic cocktail-soaked sponge Group 2 will be dilated with convention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Tamsulosin medication 2. Cataract

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous ocular surgery 2. Posterior synechiae 3. The use of drops other than artificial tears

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pupillary diameter	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Adverse effects related to the wick use 2. Intraoperative complications 3. Use of iris hooks 4. Duration of operation 5. Preoperative iris thickness	—

Countries

Denmark

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 21, 2026