Effects of Oxygen Cage Support During Cataract Surgery

Sponsor
Ataturk University
Study ID
NCT07632326
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Conditions

  • Cataract

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 90 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Oxygen Support Cage — OTHER
    This intervention utilizes a uniquely structured, 3D-printed, and biocompatible Oxygen Support Cage designed specifically for patients undergoing cataract surgery under local anesthesia. Unlike standard clinical procedures where surgical drapes lay directly on the patient's face and supplemental oxygen is administered via high-velocity nasal tubing, this device acts as a physical barrier. It is positioned over the patient's head to lift the weight of the sterile drapes completely off the mouth and nose area, thereby eliminating drape-induced physical pressure, a sense of confinement, and dyspnea. Concurrently, the device features a specialized design that allows supplemental oxygen to be delivered directly into the cage micro-environment. This setup eliminates the need for direct nasal cannulas, preventing high-velocity airflow from causing mucosal dryness and subsequent iritative cough reflexes during crucial microscopic surgical steps. This dual-action approach simultaneously addres

Study Details

Cataract is an ocular disorder resulting from lens opacity; it stands as the most common cause of preventable blindness worldwide and significantly impairs the quality of life in elderly individuals. Surgical treatment utilizing small-incision phacoemulsification is the most effective solution for cataracts. Cataract surgery is generally performed under local anesthesia, which requires patients to remain awake throughout the operation, thereby potentially increasing their anxiety experiences. Elevated anxiety not only reduces patient comfort but can also lead to alterations in physiological parameters and a prolongation of the operation time. Furthermore, it is observed that the surgical drapes used to maintain the sterility of the surgical field during the operation cause discomfort to the patient. The weight and positioning of these drapes can cover the patient's mouth and nose area during the ongoing surgery, creating a sensation of difficulty in breathing (dyspnea). In addition to these circumstances, standard oxygen support is provided to the patient during cataract surgery performed under local anesthesia. This support is administered nasally via an open-ended oxygen tubing from beneath the surgical drape, aiming to ease the patient's respiration. However, when the oxygen flow rate is increased based on the patient's needs, high-velocity and high-concentration oxygen administration is observed to cause mucosal dryness, which shortly triggers reflex-induced irritative coughing attacks. For these reasons, it is crucial to keep anxiety under control, provide oxygen to prevent hypoxia, and monitor physiological parameters during cataract surgery.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 8, 2026
Start date
Jul 1, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
May 1, 2027
Completion
May 1, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
70 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Oxygen Support Cage Group
    Participants in this arm will undergo cataract surgery with the integration of a newly developed, 3D-printed, biocompatible Oxygen Support Cage. This medical device is placed over the patient's head to elevate the sterile surgical drapes, preventing them from exerting weight pressure or making direct contact with the patient's face, mouth, and nose. Supplemental oxygen is delivered directly into the cage micro-environment to ensure stable, high-concentration oxygenation. This setup aims to prevent mucosal dryness and irritative cough reflexes while reducing drape-induced anxiety and dyspnea.
  • No Intervention: Control Group: Standard Care
    Participants in this arm will receive the standard hospital protocol for cataract surgery under local anesthesia. Supplemental oxygen will be administered nasally via standard open-ended oxygen tubing placed directly beneath the conventional surgical drapes. No cage support or drape-elevating device will be used; the sterile surgical drapes will rest directly over the patient's face as per routine clinical practice.

Primary Outcome Measure

Changes in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure [ Time Frame: Baseline (15 minutes pre-operation), intraoperatively (at 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th minute), and postoperatively (5 minutes after transfer to room) ]

Central Contacts

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