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Post Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Use of an Eye Shield for Maintaining Vision and Mitigating Pain

Post Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Use of an Eye Shield for Maintaining Vision and Mitigating Pain

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01592643
Acronym
Nexis-CS0032
Enrollment
30
Registered
2012-05-07
Start date
2012-03-01
Completion date
2013-10-31
Last updated
2021-12-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pain, Vision Nearsighted

Keywords

Corneal shield, PRK, Myopia, Pain, Vision

Brief summary

The purpose of this research is to determine if an investigational thin shield over the cornea can safely and effectively reduce or eliminate pain following Post Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). The thin shield is made of silicone. The materials used to make the corneal shield all have a history of use in medical devices, contact lenses, and/or corneal shields and have been used safely in the eye.

Detailed description

See above

Interventions

The thin shield is made of silicone. The materials used to make the corneal shield all have a history of use in medical devices, contact lenses, and/or corneal shields and have been used safely in the eye.

Sponsors

Stanford University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

. * Subjects age 18 and older with healthy eyes. * Nearsightedness between -0.50 diopters and -11.00 diopters with or without astigmatism of up to 3.50 diopters.

Exclusion criteria

. * Subjects under the age of 18. * Patients with excessively thin corneas. * Patients with topographic evidence of keratoconus. * Patients with ectactic eye disorders. * Patients with autoimmune diseases. * Patients who are pregnant or nursing. * Any other anterior segment abnormality other than that associated with PRK * Any abnormalities associated with the eye lids * Uncontrolled blepharitis or dry eye * Prior laser treatment of the retina * Any ophthalmic surgery performed within three (3) months prior to study excluding PRK or LASIK * Diagnosis of glaucoma * Active diabetic retinopathy * Clinically significant inflammation or infection within six (6) months prior to study * Uncontrolled systemic disease (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, etc.) in the opinion of the Investigator * Participation in any study involving an investigational drug within the past 30 calendar days, or ongoing participation in a study with an investigational material * Intolerance or hypersensitivity to topical anesthetics, antibiotics, steroids or any other pharmaceuticals that may be used pre and post surgically Specifically known intolerance or hypersensitivity to contact lenses or any component of the investigative material * A medical condition, serious concurrent illness, or extenuating circumstance that would significantly decrease study compliance, including all prescribed follow-up * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the patient

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Number of Participants With Pain Score of Four or Greater. Score Range: 0-10, Higher Score Corresponds to More Pain.Day 30

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change in Uncorrected Visual AcuitySix monthsLogMAR uncorrected visual acuity. Values closer to zero indicate improved vision

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Eye Shield
Participants receive eye shield during PRK surgery
30
Eye Shield
Participants receive eye shield during PRK surgery
45
Total75

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicEye Shield
Age, Continuous38.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.6
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
30 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
14 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
16 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 30
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 30
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 30

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants With Pain Score of Four or Greater. Score Range: 0-10, Higher Score Corresponds to More Pain.

Time frame: Day 30

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Eye ShieldNumber of Participants With Pain Score of Four or Greater. Score Range: 0-10, Higher Score Corresponds to More Pain.0 Participants
Secondary

Mean Change in Uncorrected Visual Acuity

LogMAR uncorrected visual acuity. Values closer to zero indicate improved vision

Time frame: Six months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Eye ShieldMean Change in Uncorrected Visual AcuityBaseline1.34 logMARStandard Deviation 0.55
Eye ShieldMean Change in Uncorrected Visual AcuityMonth six-0.06 logMARStandard Deviation 0.11

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