Clinical trials
Cataract Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cataract surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 91 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06743594Recruiting
Antioxidant activity in eye surgery patients
This trial looks at antioxidant levels and stress in people having either corneal refractive surgery or cataract surgery. If you are having one of these eye surgeries and do not have an eye infection, severe retinal disease, or a serious eye injury, you may be eligible to join.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06763731RecruitingPhase 4
Optimizing the eye surface with Systane COMPLETE before cataract surgery
This study tests whether using Systane COMPLETE eye drops before cataract surgery can improve the eye surface in people with dry eye. If you have dry eye and are scheduled for cataract surgery, this trial may help improve your eye comfort and surgery outcomes.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20–85 - NCT07108192Recruiting
Hand holding and stress ball for cataract surgery comfort
This study tests whether holding a stress ball or having your hand held during cataract surgery can help lower pain and anxiety. It is for people having their first cataract surgery and who are not on certain medications.
SakaryaAges 18 years+ - NCT07155057Recruiting
Dry eye gel for cataract surgery patients
This study tests a gel placed into the tear drain to treat dry eye in people who are also getting cataract surgery. You may be able to join if you have dry eye and are having cataract surgery.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges 22 years+ - NCT07265388Recruiting
Testing a scoring system for Fuchs dystrophy and cataract surgery
This study tests a scoring system to predict how well people with Fuchs dystrophy do after cataract surgery. It may help doctors plan better treatment for your cornea and lens.
Madrid, MadridAges 40 years+ - NCT07323264Recruiting
Creating a dry eye test for cataract patients
This research study aims to develop better ways to diagnose and manage dry eye disease in people who need cataract surgery. If you have dry eye or not, your participation will help create better care plans.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT07007897Enrolling by invitation
Cataract treatment observation study
This study is for people with cataracts who are planning to get treatment. It will observe your eye health and treatment process without giving you any new medicine.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 21 years+ - NCT07019896Recruiting
Minimal surgery for epiretinal membrane
This trial tests a minimally invasive surgery for people with an epiretinal membrane, a thin layer of scar tissue on the retina that can blur or distort vision. The goal is to see if a smaller, less invasive approach is safe and effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07051720Recruiting
Comparing advanced lenses for cataract surgery
This study compares five different advanced lenses (that give a range of focus) with a standard single-focus lens for cataract surgery. It aims to see which lens provides the best overall vision.
Ahaus, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 22–85 - NCT07158177Recruiting
Comparing two multifocal lens implants for cataract surgery
This trial compares two types of multifocal lens implants (Clareon PanOptix vs. AcrySof PanOptix) to see which provides better contrast sensitivity. If you need cataract surgery and qualify for a multifocal lens that corrects both near and distance vision, this study may help you learn which option could work best for you.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07294716Recruiting
New lens for cataract patients with irregular corneas
This trial tests a special type of lens implant (asymmetric toric intraocular lens) for people having cataract surgery who also have an irregularly shaped cornea. The goal is to see if this lens can improve the quality of your vision after surgery.
LinzAges 21 years+ - NCT07325162Recruiting
New eye scanner for cataract patients
This study is testing a new optical device that measures the eye before cataract surgery. It may help doctors get more accurate measurements for your lens implant.
Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07325188Recruiting
Smart Guide for Toric Lens Positioning in Cataract Surgery
This trial tests a new guidance system to help doctors place toric lenses more accurately during cataract surgery. It may help people who need a toric lens to correct astigmatism.
Gainesville, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06539637RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Ketorolac levels in eye fluid during cataract and vitrectomy surgery
This study looks at how much of the drug ketorolac (a pain and inflammation medicine) gets into the fluid inside your eye when it's given as eye drops during combined cataract and vitrectomy surgery. It may help doctors understand if using another drug called phenylephrine alongside it changes those levels.
Westbury, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06781970Recruiting
Vitamin C for eye cell protection during cataract surgery
This trial tests whether taking vitamin C before and after cataract surgery can help protect the inner layer of the eye. It is for people aged 60 or older with hard, age-related cataracts who are having phacoemulsification surgery.
Jakarta, DKI JakartaAges 60 years+ - NCT07693829Recruiting
Smart bed-exit alert for cataract surgery patients
This trial tests a smart bed-exit alert device to help detect when patients get out of bed before eye surgery. It aims to improve safety in the operating room.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT00532051Recruiting
Test eye scans to choose the right cataract lens power
This study is looking at how special eye scans (optical coherence tomography, or OCT) can help doctors calculate the correct power of a cataract lens after you’ve had laser vision correction before. It may help improve how well your new lens matches your eye after prior laser treatment.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT03713268Recruiting
Using a scan to guide eye surgery in real time
This trial tests whether a special eye scan (OCT) can help guide eye surgery during the operation. It may improve how surgeons see and target the exact eye structures they need to treat.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 4 weeks+ - NCT06607848Recruiting
Comparing two new types of extended vision lens implants
This trial compares two different types of advanced lens implants that help you see at multiple distances after cataract surgery. It aims to find which one offers better vision for daily life.
Vienna, AustriaAges 21–105
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cataract surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 91 recruiting cataract surgery studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cataract surgery trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cataract surgery trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.