Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Using Dehydrated Versus Standard Organ Culture Stored Donor Corneas
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- STATUS
- Recruiting
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- participants needed
- 60
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- sponsor
- Istituto Internazionale di Ricerca e Formazione in Oftalmologia
Summary
The objective of this study is to assess the outcomes between deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty using dehydrated versus standard organ culture stored donor corneas.
Description
Keratoconus is a common corneal disease characterized by progressive thinning and steepening resulting in significant visual impairment. With improved instrumentation and corneal imaging technology, deep anterior keratoplasty has been recognized as the preferred primary operative technique for cases of keratoconus requiring corneal transplantation.
Since corneas preserved through organ culture remain viable only for up to 4 weeks, techniques that can extend storage of corneas have been explored.
The objective of this study is to assess the outcomes between deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty using dehydrated versus standard organ culture stored donor corneas.
Details
| Condition | Keratoconus |
|---|---|
| Age | 18years - 100years |
| Treatment | Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty |
| Clinical Study Identifier | NCT04430244 |
| Sponsor | Istituto Internazionale di Ricerca e Formazione in Oftalmologia |
| Last Modified on | 19 February 2024 |
How to participate?
Additional screening procedures may be conducted by the study team before you can be confirmed eligible to participate.
Learn moreIf you are confirmed eligible after full screening, you will be required to understand and sign the informed consent if you decide to enroll in the study. Once enrolled you may be asked to make scheduled visits over a period of time.
Learn moreComplete your scheduled study participation activities and then you are done. You may receive summary of study results if provided by the sponsor.
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