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Performance and Acceptability of VSS-R

A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Performance and Acceptability of Advanced Variable Spot Scanning (AVSS) Ablations With the STAR S4 IR® Excimer Laser System

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01067716
Enrollment
150
Registered
2010-02-12
Start date
2010-02-28
Completion date
2012-03-31
Last updated
2013-10-31

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Conditions

Refractive Error

Brief summary

The results of this trial will demonstrate that AVSS software performs as intended and is acceptable in a clinical setting.

Detailed description

LASIK treatment across the range of myopia with or without astigmatism, hyperopia with or without astigmatism, and mixed astigmatism.

Interventions

DEVICESTAR S4IR LASIK with VSS-R ablation profile

LASIK treatment targeted for emmetropia

Sponsors

Abbott Medical Optics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female, of any race, and at least 21 years old at the time of the pre-operative examination and signing the consent form. * The refractive error, based on manifest refraction at the spectacle plane, of: MRSE up to -15.00 D with manifest cylinder between 0.00 and -6.00 D; MRSE up to +7.00 D, with manifest cylinder between 0.00 and 6.00 D; or Manifest cylinder (from 1.0 to 6.0 D) greater than the magnitude of sphere, and the manifest cylinder and sphere have opposite signs. * BSCVA of 20/20 or better. * UCVA of 20/40 or worse. * Manifest refraction sphere within ± 0.75 D of cycloplegic refraction sphere (at the same vertex distance). * Anticipated post-operative stromal bed thickness of at least 250 microns, based on pre-operative central corneal pachymetry minus the maximum treatment depth to be ablated and the intended flap thickness, and confirmed by intra-operative central corneal pachymetry. * Anticipated post-operative keratometry value (based on pre-operative manifest refraction and keratometry) that is appropriate. * A stable refractive error, based on an exam (or prescription) at least 12 months prior to the pre-operative examination and as compared to the pre-operative manifest refraction * Subjects who have worn a contact lens in the operative eye must discontinue lens wear at least three (3) consecutive weeks prior to the pre-operative examination. If, upon review of pre-operative measurements, the Investigator determines that the corneal topography is within normal limits, surgery may be scheduled (within 60 days), with no contact lens wear permitted prior to the surgery. * Willing and capable of returning for follow-up examinations for the duration of the study (6 months).

Exclusion criteria

* Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or intend to become pregnant over the course of the study, as determined by verbal inquiry. * Concurrent use of topical or systemic medications that may impair healing, including but not limited to: antimetabolites, isotretinoin (Accutane®) within 6 months of treatment, and amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone®) within 12 months of treatment. * History of any of the following medical conditions, or any other condition that could affect wound healing: collagen vascular disease, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency diseases, ocular herpes zoster or herpes simplex, endocrine disorders (including, but not limited to unstable thyroid disorders and diabetes), lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. * Subjects with a cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator. * History of prior intraocular or corneal surgery (including cataract extraction), active ophthalmic disease or abnormality (including, but not limited to, symptomatic blepharitis, recurrent corneal erosion, dry eye syndrome, neovascularization \> 1mm from limbus), retinal detachment/repair, clinically significant lens opacity, clinical evidence of trauma, corneal opacity within the central 9 mm, at risk for developing strabismus, or with evidence of glaucoma or propensity for narrow angle glaucoma. * Evidence of keratoconus, corneal dystrophy or irregularity, or abnormal videokeratography. * Known sensitivity or inappropriate responsiveness to any of the medications used in the post-operative course. * Subjects with one eye that does not meet all inclusion criteria and does not fall within approved indications for treatment using the VISX® STAR S4 IR® Excimer Laser. * Participation in any other clinical study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Percent of Eyes With Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) of 20/40 or Better1 Year

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percent Manifest Refraction Spherical Equivalent Within 1.0D1 YearManifest refraction spherical equivalent is the required spectacle (or glass) prescription.
Loss of More Than 2 Lines Best Spectacle Corrected Visual Acuity (BSCVA)1 YearAfter surgery, with or without best spectacle prescription the subject is not expected to see worse than before surgery. As a metric for this safety endpoint, losses of 2 lines of vision on a standard eye chart, with best spectacle correction, after surgery compared to pre-operative baseline shall be evaluated. For example 20/20 is typically considered best vision and 2 lines worse than this will be 20/32).
Induced Manifest Refractive Astigmatism Greater Than 2.0 D of Absolute Cylinder Power1 Year

Countries

Canada

Participant flow

Recruitment details

One or both eyes of 79 subjects (150 eyes) were treated.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Myopia With or Without Astigmatism
Myopia with and without astigmatism with MRSE up to -15.0D, with cylinder between 0.00 and -6.00 D.
57
Hyperopia With and Without Astigmatism
Hyperopia with and without astigmatism with MRSE up to +9.00 D, with cylinder between 0.00 and +6.00 D.
13
Mixed Astigmatism
Mixed Astigmatism when the magnitude of cylinder (from 1.0 to 6.0D) is greater than the magnitude of sphere, and the cylinder and sphere have opposite signs.
9
Total79

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMyopia With or Without AstigmatismHyperopia With and Without AstigmatismMixed AstigmatismTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
57 Participants13 Participants9 Participants79 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
57 participants13 participants9 participants79 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
25 Participants9 Participants4 Participants38 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
32 Participants4 Participants5 Participants41 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
17 / 5712 / 130 / 9
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 571 / 130 / 9

Outcome results

Primary

Percent of Eyes With Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) of 20/40 or Better

Time frame: 1 Year

Population: As a measure of effectiveness of LASIK treatment with VSS, distance visual performance without spectacles, clinically measured as Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) will be measured under standardized conditions such as 4 meter testing distance, controlled ambient room lighting and standard eye charts.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Myopia With and Without AstigmatismPercent of Eyes With Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) of 20/40 or Better99.1 percentage of eyes
Hyperopia With and Without AstigmatismPercent of Eyes With Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) of 20/40 or Better96.0 percentage of eyes
Mixed AstigmatismPercent of Eyes With Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) of 20/40 or Better100.0 percentage of eyes
Other Pre-specified

Induced Manifest Refractive Astigmatism Greater Than 2.0 D of Absolute Cylinder Power

Time frame: 1 Year

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Myopia With and Without AstigmatismInduced Manifest Refractive Astigmatism Greater Than 2.0 D of Absolute Cylinder Power0.0 percentage of eyes
Hyperopia With and Without AstigmatismInduced Manifest Refractive Astigmatism Greater Than 2.0 D of Absolute Cylinder Power0.0 percentage of eyes
Mixed AstigmatismInduced Manifest Refractive Astigmatism Greater Than 2.0 D of Absolute Cylinder Power0.0 percentage of eyes
Other Pre-specified

Loss of More Than 2 Lines Best Spectacle Corrected Visual Acuity (BSCVA)

After surgery, with or without best spectacle prescription the subject is not expected to see worse than before surgery. As a metric for this safety endpoint, losses of 2 lines of vision on a standard eye chart, with best spectacle correction, after surgery compared to pre-operative baseline shall be evaluated. For example 20/20 is typically considered best vision and 2 lines worse than this will be 20/32).

Time frame: 1 Year

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Myopia With and Without AstigmatismLoss of More Than 2 Lines Best Spectacle Corrected Visual Acuity (BSCVA).9 percentage of eyes
Hyperopia With and Without AstigmatismLoss of More Than 2 Lines Best Spectacle Corrected Visual Acuity (BSCVA)4.0 percentage of eyes
Mixed AstigmatismLoss of More Than 2 Lines Best Spectacle Corrected Visual Acuity (BSCVA)0.0 percentage of eyes
Other Pre-specified

Percent Manifest Refraction Spherical Equivalent Within 1.0D

Manifest refraction spherical equivalent is the required spectacle (or glass) prescription.

Time frame: 1 Year

Population: As a measure of effectiveness of LASIK treatment with VSS, the required spectacle prescription, also called manifest refraction, will be measured under standardized conditions such as 4 meter testing distance, controlled ambient room lighting and standard eye charts.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Myopia With and Without AstigmatismPercent Manifest Refraction Spherical Equivalent Within 1.0D96.4 percentage of eyes
Hyperopia With and Without AstigmatismPercent Manifest Refraction Spherical Equivalent Within 1.0D92.0 percentage of eyes
Mixed AstigmatismPercent Manifest Refraction Spherical Equivalent Within 1.0D100.0 percentage of eyes

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026