NCT06974578

Capsular Tension Ring With Hydeophilic Intraocular Lesnes to Decrease Posterior Capsule Opacification Versus Hydrophobic Ones

Assessment of the Outcomes of Routine Insertion of Capsular Tension Ring (CTR) With Hydrophilic Versus Hydrophobic Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) Alone After Phacoemulsification

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Benha University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

evaluate the clinical outcomes of routine CTR insertion in conjunction with hydrophilic versus hydrophobic IOLs following phacoemulsification.

Detailed description

Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is the standard surgical approach for cataract extraction. The choice between hydrophilic and hydrophobic IOLs has been debated, with studies suggesting differences in posterior capsule opacification (PCO) rates and capsular bag stability. Capsular tension rings (CTRs) are devices designed to stabilize the capsular bag, particularly in cases with zonular weakness. While CTRs are beneficial in complex cases, their routine use remains controversial. Understanding the interaction between CTRs and IOL materials could inform surgical practices and improve patient outcomes

Conditions

• Intraocular Lens Complication

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	phacoemulsification	cataract extracton with phacoemulsification
DEVICE	CTR	insertion of capsualr tension ring
DEVICE	hydrophilic IOL	implantation of hydrophilic IOL
DEVICE	Hydrophobic IOL	insertion of hydrophobic IOL

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-08
• Primary completion: 2024-09-01
• Completion: 2024-09-01
• First posted: 2025-05-16
• Last updated: 2025-05-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt