Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Partial Removal and Total Removal of the Corneal Epithelium on Keratoconus
Lead Sponsor:
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Conditions:
Keratoconus
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-40 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine which surgical method makes less corneal haze
Detailed Description
Keratoconus is an asymmetric, bilateral, progressive non-inflammatory ectasia of the cornea. The investigators evaluate whether partial removal versus total removal of the corneal epithelium can lead ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 16-40 years
- axial topography consistent with keratoconus
- minimum corneal thickness more than 400 µm and a progression of keratoconus in past 12 months
Exclusion
- history of ocular herpes or non-healing corneal ulcers
- subjects with current ocular infection
- severe preoperative corneal haze or scar
- severe ocular surface disease
- autoimmune diseases
- pregnant women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
22 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01809977
Start Date
July 1 2012
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
March 13 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Feyz university hospital
Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran