Randomised controlled trial to assess the efficacy of expedited cataract extraction in the prevention of falls in elderly people awaiting cataract surgery

Completed

• Conditions: Cataract surgery in elderly people; Eye Diseases; Cataract

• Registration Number: ISRCTN03184072
• Lead Sponsor: HS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 400

Inclusion Criteria

1. Female patients awaiting cataract surgery
2. Aged 75 - 85 years

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided at time of registration

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Time to first fall<br>2. Mean fall frequency over 12 months after randomisation<br>3. Visual acuity<br>4. Visual disability (VF-14)<br>5. Barthel Index<br>6. London handicap scale<br>7. EuroQOL questionnaire<br>8. Formal and informal care costs

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ot provided at time of registration