Cataract
Conditions
Brief summary
This study evaluates the visual performance and occurrence of posterior capsular opacification after implantation of a new aspherical intraocular lens compared with a control spherical lens of otherwise identical design.
Interventions
Cataract surgery to implant the assigned IOL according to randomized schedule.
Cataract surgery to implant the assigned IOL according to randomized schedule.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients must have a clinically documented diagnosis of bilateral cataract (either cortical, nuclear, subcapsular or a combination) liable to benefit from standard cataract surgery. * Patients must be undergoing primary cataract surgery with IOL in-the-bag implantation, requiring a IOL power from 10 to 30 diopters.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with corneal damage. * Patients with any anterior segment pathology for which extracapsular phacoemulsification cataract surgery would be contraindicated. * Patients with any ocular pathology, other than the cataract, having repercussions on visual function:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Low Contrast Best Corrected Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery | 3 months | Low contrast best corrected visual acuity (ability to distinguish objects on a similarly colored or shaded background) 3 months following cataract surgery. |
| Low Contrast Uncorrected Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery | 3 months | Low contrast uncorrected visual acuity 3 months post cataract surgery |
| Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | 3 months | The mean photopic (day light) contrast sensitivity for each spatial frequency (cycle per degree-CPD) (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd) |
| Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | 3 Months | The mean mesoptic (low light) contrast sensitivity for each spatial frequency (cycle per degree-CPD) (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd) |
| Posterior Capsule Opacification Score | 24 months | Posterior Capsule Opacification Score (PCO), Density of opacification measured from 0-4 (1=minimal and 4=severe) and area of opacification measured from 0-1 (0=no opacification and 1=posterior capsule opacification required a treatment). Results (EPCO) were computer calculated by multiplying density by area of opacification. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Contrast Sensitivity Photopic | 1 month | The mean photopic (day light) contrast sensitivity were to be compared between both IOLs for each special frequency (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd) |
| Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic 1.5 Cpd | 1 month | The mean mesopic (dim light) contrast sensitivity were to be compared between both IOLs for each special frequency (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd) |
| High Contrast Visual Acuity Best Corrected | 3 months | — |
| Posterior Capsule Opacification | 12 months | Posterior Capsule Opacification Score (PCO), Density of opacification measured from 0-4 (1=minimal and 4=severe) and area of opacification measured from 0-1 (0=no opacification and 1=posterior capsule opacification required a treatment). Results (EPCO) were computer calculated by multiplying density by area of opacification. |
| Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic | 1 month | The mean mesopic (dim light) contrast sensitivity were to be compared between both IOLs for each special frequency (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd) |
| High Contrast Visual Acuity | 1 month | High contrast visual acuity (ability to distinguish objects of contrasting color such as black on white) uncorrected and best corrected visual acuity. |
| High Contrast Visual Acuity Uncorrected | 3 months | — |
| Low Contrast Visual Acuity | 1 month | Uncorrected Low contrast visual acuity - LogMar visual acuity value |
| Contrast Sensitivity Photopic 1.5cpd | 1 month | The mean photopic (day light) contrast sensitivity were to be compared between both IOLs for each special frequency (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd) |
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Recruitment began on 12/15/2004 and ended on 04/28/2006. This study was conducted at 5 European sites.
Pre-assignment details
Planned enrollment was to consist of 120 subjects, due to difficulties in enrolling subjects within the designated 6 month enrollment window 75 subjects were entered into the study for a total of 150 treated eyes.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Akreos Intraocular Lens | 69 |
| Total | 69 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Prior to Surgery | Protocol Violation | 3 |
| Enrollment Prior to Surgery | Site Closed | 3 |
| Post Surgery | Abnormal macular pucker | 1 |
| Post Surgery | Adapt AO implanted posterior side up | 1 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Akreos Intraocular Lens |
|---|---|
| Age, Customized Between 50 and 85 years | 73.0 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.21 |
| Region of Enrollment Europe | 69 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 37 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 32 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 69 | 0 / 69 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 69 | 0 / 69 |
Outcome results
Low Contrast Best Corrected Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery
Low contrast best corrected visual acuity (ability to distinguish objects on a similarly colored or shaded background) 3 months following cataract surgery.
Time frame: 3 months
Population: Number of participants 67 total with 67 eyes in each group, full analysis set, all randomized participants who had cataract surgery one intraocular lens (IOL) in each eye, and who had at least one baseline value and one post-baseline value for efficacy.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Low Contrast Best Corrected Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery | 0.22 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.096 |
| Akreos Adapt | Low Contrast Best Corrected Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery | 0.24 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.131 |
Low Contrast Uncorrected Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery
Low contrast uncorrected visual acuity 3 months post cataract surgery
Time frame: 3 months
Population: Full analysis set, all randomized participants who had cataract surgery one intraocular lens (IOL) in each eye, and who had at least one baseline value and one post-baseline value for efficacy
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Low Contrast Uncorrected Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery | 0.33 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.163 |
| Akreos Adapt | Low Contrast Uncorrected Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery | 0.35 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.191 |
Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity
The mean mesoptic (low light) contrast sensitivity for each spatial frequency (cycle per degree-CPD) (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd)
Time frame: 3 Months
Population: All patients who had cataract surgery and who have at least one baseline value and one post-baseline value for efficacy criteria.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 3.0 | 65.6 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 35.6 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 12.0 | 9.5 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 10.2 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 6.0 | 52.9 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 33.5 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 18.0 | 2.7 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 4.9 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 1.5 | 51.2 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 27 |
| Akreos Adapt | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 18.0 | 2.0 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 3.3 |
| Akreos Adapt | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 1.5 | 47.4 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 25.4 |
| Akreos Adapt | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 3.0 | 58.1 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 35 |
| Akreos Adapt | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 6.0 | 45.6 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 29.4 |
| Akreos Adapt | Mesoptic Contrast Sensitivity | Mesopic Contrast Sensitivity - 12.0 | 9.5 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 13 |
Photopic Contrast Sensitivity
The mean photopic (day light) contrast sensitivity for each spatial frequency (cycle per degree-CPD) (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd)
Time frame: 3 months
Population: All patients who had cataract surgery and who have at least one baseline value and one post-baseline value for efficacy criteria.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 1.5 | 44.4 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 22.5 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 6.0 | 89.6 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 48.4 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 3.0 | 78.3 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 36.2 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 12.0 | 29.3 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 18.3 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 18.0 | 11.4 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 9.6 |
| Akreos Adapt | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 12.0 | 26.7 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 20.4 |
| Akreos Adapt | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 18.0 | 10.1 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 10.7 |
| Akreos Adapt | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 1.5 | 41.1 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 21.3 |
| Akreos Adapt | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 3.0 | 81.1 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 38.5 |
| Akreos Adapt | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity | Photopic Contrast Sensitivity - 6.0 | 86.4 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 45.5 |
Posterior Capsule Opacification Score
Posterior Capsule Opacification Score (PCO), Density of opacification measured from 0-4 (1=minimal and 4=severe) and area of opacification measured from 0-1 (0=no opacification and 1=posterior capsule opacification required a treatment). Results (EPCO) were computer calculated by multiplying density by area of opacification.
Time frame: 24 months
Population: The EPCO score, evaluated by an independent observer using retro-illumination pictures, all pictures available. Measured in a 3mm and 6mm optic area.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Posterior Capsule Opacification Score | PCO Score 3mm | 0.05 EPCO Score | Standard Deviation 0.14 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Posterior Capsule Opacification Score | PCO Score 6mm | 0.12 EPCO Score | Standard Deviation 0.24 |
| Akreos Adapt | Posterior Capsule Opacification Score | PCO Score 3mm | 0.14 EPCO Score | Standard Deviation 0.24 |
| Akreos Adapt | Posterior Capsule Opacification Score | PCO Score 6mm | 0.20 EPCO Score | Standard Deviation 0.31 |
Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic
The mean mesopic (dim light) contrast sensitivity were to be compared between both IOLs for each special frequency (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd)
Time frame: 1 month
Population: All patients who had cataract surgery and who have at least one baseline value and one post-baseline value for efficacy criteria.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic | Mesoptic contrast sensitivity - 3.0 | 58.2 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 28.08 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic | Mesoptic contrast sensitivity - 6.0 | 55.9 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 40.56 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic | Mesoptic contrast sensitivity - 12.0 | 9.2 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 10.29 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic | Mesoptic contrast sensitivity - 18.0 | 2.8 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 4.97 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic | Mesoptic contrast sensitivity - 18.0 | 2.2 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 3.84 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic | Mesoptic contrast sensitivity - 3.0 | 51.5 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 29.57 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic | Mesoptic contrast sensitivity - 12.0 | 6.7 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 10.21 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic | Mesoptic contrast sensitivity - 6.0 | 39.4 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 28.32 |
Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic 1.5 Cpd
The mean mesopic (dim light) contrast sensitivity were to be compared between both IOLs for each special frequency (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd)
Time frame: 1 month
Population: All patients who had cataract surgery and who have at least one baseline value and one post-baseline value for efficacy criteria.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic 1.5 Cpd | 46.6 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 25.21 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Mesoptic 1.5 Cpd | 40.8 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 21.74 |
Contrast Sensitivity Photopic
The mean photopic (day light) contrast sensitivity were to be compared between both IOLs for each special frequency (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd)
Time frame: 1 month
Population: All patients who had cataract surgery and who have at least one baseline value and one post-baseline value for efficacy criteria.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic | Photopic contrast sensitivity - 3.0 | 76.6 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 36.38 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic | Photopic contrast sensitivity - 6.0 | 92.4 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 46.34 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic | Photopic contrast sensitivity - 12.0 | 30.3 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 21.46 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic | Photopic contrast sensitivity - 18.0 | 11.0 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 9.12 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic | Photopic contrast sensitivity - 18.0 | 8.3 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 8.9 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic | Photopic contrast sensitivity - 3.0 | 64.0 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 27.83 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic | Photopic contrast sensitivity - 12.0 | 22.3 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 17.6 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic | Photopic contrast sensitivity - 6.0 | 70.5 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 39.15 |
Contrast Sensitivity Photopic 1.5cpd
The mean photopic (day light) contrast sensitivity were to be compared between both IOLs for each special frequency (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 and 18 cpd)
Time frame: 1 month
Population: All patients who had cataract surgery and who have at least one baseline value and one post-baseline value for efficacy criteria.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic 1.5cpd | 39.2 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 20.8 |
| Akreos Adapt | Contrast Sensitivity Photopic 1.5cpd | 39.9 Log 10 | Standard Deviation 20.08 |
High Contrast Visual Acuity
Time frame: 12 months
Population: Patients without missing values for HCVA logmar at pre-operative and post operative at 1 month control.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | High Contrast Visual Acuity | Uncorrected | 0.17 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.19 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | High Contrast Visual Acuity | Best Corrected | 0.05 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.13 |
| Akreos Adapt | High Contrast Visual Acuity | Uncorrected | 0.22 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.22 |
| Akreos Adapt | High Contrast Visual Acuity | Best Corrected | 0.07 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.13 |
High Contrast Visual Acuity
High contrast visual acuity (ability to distinguish objects of contrasting color such as black on white) uncorrected and best corrected visual acuity.
Time frame: 1 month
Population: Patients without missing values for HCVA logmar at pre-operative and post operative at 1 month control.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | High Contrast Visual Acuity | Uncorrected | 0.13 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.2 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | High Contrast Visual Acuity | Best Corrected | 0.02 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.13 |
| Akreos Adapt | High Contrast Visual Acuity | Uncorrected | 0.18 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.21 |
| Akreos Adapt | High Contrast Visual Acuity | Best Corrected | 0.05 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.14 |
High Contrast Visual Acuity Best Corrected
Time frame: 3 months
Population: Patients without missing values for BHCVA logmar at pre-operative and post operative at 1 month control.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | High Contrast Visual Acuity Best Corrected | 0.03 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.12 |
| Akreos Adapt | High Contrast Visual Acuity Best Corrected | 0.04 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.13 |
High Contrast Visual Acuity Best Corrected
Time frame: 24 Months
Population: Patients without missing values for best corrected HCVA logmar at pre-operative and post operative at 1 month control.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | High Contrast Visual Acuity Best Corrected | 0.11 LogMar | Standard Deviation 0.14 |
| Akreos Adapt | High Contrast Visual Acuity Best Corrected | 0.15 LogMar | Standard Deviation 0.19 |
High Contrast Visual Acuity Uncorrected
Time frame: 3 months
Population: Patients without missing values for UHCVA logmar at pre-operative and post operative at 1 month control.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | High Contrast Visual Acuity Uncorrected | 0.15 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.19 |
| Akreos Adapt | High Contrast Visual Acuity Uncorrected | 0.18 LogMAR | Standard Deviation 0.22 |
High Contrast Visual Acuity Uncorrected
Time frame: 24 Months
Population: Patients without missing values for UHCVA logmar at pre-operative and post operative at 1 month control.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | High Contrast Visual Acuity Uncorrected | 0.22 LogMar | Standard Deviation 0.18 |
| Akreos Adapt | High Contrast Visual Acuity Uncorrected | 0.27 LogMar | Standard Deviation 0.23 |
Low Contrast Visual Acuity
Uncorrected Low contrast visual acuity - LogMar visual acuity value
Time frame: 1 month
Population: All patients who had cataract surgery and who have at least one baseline value and one post-baseline value for efficacy criteria.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Low Contrast Visual Acuity | Uncorrected | 0.33 LogMar | Standard Deviation 0.17 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Low Contrast Visual Acuity | Best Corrected | 0.21 LogMar | Standard Deviation 0.13 |
| Akreos Adapt | Low Contrast Visual Acuity | Uncorrected | 0.36 LogMar | Standard Deviation 0.19 |
| Akreos Adapt | Low Contrast Visual Acuity | Best Corrected | 0.24 LogMar | Standard Deviation 0.12 |
Posterior Capsule Opacification
Posterior Capsule Opacification Score (PCO), Density of opacification measured from 0-4 (1=minimal and 4=severe) and area of opacification measured from 0-1 (0=no opacification and 1=posterior capsule opacification required a treatment). Results (EPCO) were computer calculated by multiplying density by area of opacification.
Time frame: 12 months
Population: The EPCO score, evaluated by an independent observer using retro-illumination pictures, all pictures available. Measured in a 3mm and 6mm optic area.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Posterior Capsule Opacification | PCO Score - 6 mm | 0.07 EPCO Score | Standard Deviation 0.148 |
| Akreos Advanced Optics | Posterior Capsule Opacification | PCO Score - 3mm | 0.03 EPCO Score | Standard Deviation 0.095 |
| Akreos Adapt | Posterior Capsule Opacification | PCO Score - 3mm | 0.06 EPCO Score | Standard Deviation 0.133 |
| Akreos Adapt | Posterior Capsule Opacification | PCO Score - 6 mm | 0.13 EPCO Score | Standard Deviation 0.195 |