Keratoconus Eye Diseases Keratoconus
Conditions
Interventions
Measurements and Randomization:
Potentially eligible patients treated at the corneal clinic of the LUKS will be informed about the existence of the study by the administrative staff of the clinic. If
Sponsors
Augenklinik Luzerner Kantonsspital [Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne Eye Clinic]
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Previously diagnosed keratoconus on at least one eye 2. Signed written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Inability to follow the procedures of the study due to i.e. language problems, psychological disorders, dementia etc 2. Aged <18 years 3. Enrolment of the investigator, his/her family members, employees and other dependent persons
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge on keratoconus as assessed by an assessment form containing six multiple-choice questions designed according to information gathered in the previous minimum keratoconus study. Distribution of baseline parameters will be assessed and parameters deviating 10% or more between groups will be entered as covariates for the efficacy analyses to reduce the risk for confounding. The effects of the intervention on the primary outcome will be estimated using regression modeling. The assessment form will be provided directly after the intervention or control material. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Stage of keratoconus 2. Previous treatments for keratoconus 3. Sex, age and highest level of education These data will also be collected in the assessment form directly after the intervention or control material. | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Contacts
Public ContactPhilipp Baenninger
Outcome results
None listed