Status:
RECRUITING
Validation of the Use of Terahertz Scanning System on Corneal Scars and Corneal Edema
Lead Sponsor:
Singapore Eye Research Institute
Conditions:
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Scars and Opacities
Eligibility:
All Genders
21+ years
Brief Summary
This observational study aims to validate the use of THz scanning system in corneal edema and corneal scars, and to investigate the accuracy and performance on the use of THz scanning system in the ev...
Detailed Description
Corneal opacity is one of the main causes of low vision and visual impairment, which results from two pathological etiologies: corneal edema and corneal scarring. When corneal opacity progresses to en...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Regardless of gender (Male/Female).
- Regardless of race (Chinese/Malay/Indian/Eurasian/Others).
- Willingness and ability to follow all instructions and comply with study schedule for study visit.
- Patients with corneal endothelial dysfunction (Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy or other causes of bullous keratopathy) at any disease stage OR Patients with corneal scars from any cause, with the absence of corneal edema.
- Ability to hold face sufficiently stable to undergo necessary scans.
Exclusion
- Eyes with active inflammation or infection, or chronic ocular surface inflammation
- Unable to give consent
- Physically immobile/poor instructional compliance
- PI determined
- Pregnant/ breast feeding women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06983652
Start Date
July 1 2024
End Date
August 31 2026
Last Update
May 21 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Singapore National Eye Centre
Singapore, Singapore, S169856