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Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus

Primary Purpose

Keratoconus

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Simultaneous Photorefractive Keratectomy and Collagen Cross-linking in patients with keratoconus
Sponsored by
The Eye Center and The Eye Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology
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Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Keratoconus focused on measuring Keratoconus, Ectasia, Corneal Cross-linking

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • contact lens intolerance
  • corneal thickness > 450 micrometers
  • Keratometry < 56 diopters
  • Astigmatism < 6 diopters

Exclusion Criteria:

  • corneal thickness < 450 micrometers
  • Keratometry > 56 diopters
  • Astigmatism > 6 diopters

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Arm Label

    Refractive surgery

    Arm Description

    Patients with keratoconus treated with simultaneous photorefractive keratectomy and Corneal collagen cross-linking.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    The change of visual acuity following Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in patients with Keratoconus
    The change of visual acuity from baseline in patients suffering from keratoconus following treatment with Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

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    First Posted
    July 5, 2014
    Last Updated
    July 10, 2014
    Sponsor
    The Eye Center and The Eye Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT02189447
    Brief Title
    Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    July 2014
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    January 2011 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    September 2013 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    September 2013 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    The Eye Center and The Eye Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology

    4. Oversight

    Data Monitoring Committee
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of surface ablation followed by Collagen Cross-linking in patients with keratoconus

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Keratoconus
    Keywords
    Keratoconus, Ectasia, Corneal Cross-linking

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Single Group Assignment
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    N/A
    Enrollment
    44 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Refractive surgery
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Patients with keratoconus treated with simultaneous photorefractive keratectomy and Corneal collagen cross-linking.
    Intervention Type
    Procedure
    Intervention Name(s)
    Simultaneous Photorefractive Keratectomy and Collagen Cross-linking in patients with keratoconus
    Intervention Description
    Photorefractive Keratectomy followed by Collagen Cross-linking in patients with keratoconus in the same surgical setting
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    The change of visual acuity following Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in patients with Keratoconus
    Description
    The change of visual acuity from baseline in patients suffering from keratoconus following treatment with Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking.
    Time Frame
    6 months

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: contact lens intolerance corneal thickness > 450 micrometers Keratometry < 56 diopters Astigmatism < 6 diopters Exclusion Criteria: corneal thickness < 450 micrometers Keratometry > 56 diopters Astigmatism > 6 diopters

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

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