A Phase 1/2 interventional study of Topical Anaesthesia group and General Anaesthesia group in Topical Anaesthesia, General Anesthetic Drug Adverse Reaction and Cataract, sponsored by Alexandria University. Active, not recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 20 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-12-17.
Sponsored by Alexandria University · Phase 1/2, Interventional, and Other
Comparison between cataract surgery under local versus general anesthesia regarding postoperative pain, complications and patient satisfaction and need for rescue analgesic intake after surgery The results will be followed up at 24 hrs, 1 week and after one and half month following the surgery.
This prospective randomized controlled study will be carried out on 50 adult patients. Written informed consent will be taken from all prospective cases.
The cases will be selected having (ASA1), (ASA II) or (ASA III) physical status in the age range between 20 and 70 years old with cataract eye disease.
This study will be performed in Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt. Patients will be followed up at 24 hours, 1 week, and 6 weeks after surgery.
The following measurements will be recorded
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- Patients with unilateral cataract planned for surgery under topical or general anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients undergoing cataract surgery will receive general Anaesthesia using intravenous injection and inhalational anaesthetics
Drug: General Anaesthesia group
Patients will receive topical anaesthesia for cataract surgery
Drug: Topical Anaesthesia group
This group of patients will only receive topical anaesthesia for Cataract surgery
Also known as: Topical group
General Anaesthesia will be given to this group undergoing cataract surgery
Post operative pain
Postoperative pain will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable).
Time frame: At 24 hours, one week and 6 weeks following surgery
1-complications after surgery 2-Patient satisfaction will be measured using the IOWA Satisfaction with Anaesthesia Scale (ISAS), which ranges from 6 (very satisfied) to 3 or less (dissatisfied).
Complications including hypotension, nausea and allergic reaction will be assessed after surgery and 24 hours later. satisfaction assessment will evaluate patient safety, pain control, comfort, nausea, interaction with the surgical team, willingness to repeat the anaesthetic, and relaxation during and after surgery. Patient satisfaction will be recorded at one week and six weeks postoperatively.
Time frame: Up to 6 weeks
Plan to share: No
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