Keratopathy
Conditions
Keywords
Bilateral limbic associated keratopathy, Expanded Adipose Derived Stem Cells
Brief summary
Evaluate the use of the autologous ASC for the treatment of bilateral limbic associated keratopathy
Detailed description
Intralesional use by inject of adipose derived stem cells
Interventions
Local injection of autologousadipose derived stem cells
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. -Signed informed consent 2. -Previously diagnosed bilateral limbic obstruction 3. -Men and women over 18 years old. Good general state of health according to the findings of the clinical history and the physical examination 4. -Suffering chronic keratopathy accomplishing the following criteria: * Confirmed limbic obstruction with an impression cytology * Repeated usual treatment failure for this pathology
Exclusion criteria
1. -Having suffered a neoplasia in the previous 5 years 2. -Local anesthesia allergies 3. -Patients having participate in any other study in the previous 90 days to the inclusion 4. -Patients on medication with tacrolimus or cyclosporine in the 4 previous week to the cellular therapy 5. -Any medical or psychiatric illness that, in the investigator opinion, could suppose a reason for the study exclusion 6. -Patients with any type of medical or psychiatric disease which, in the opinion of the investigator, could be grounds for exclusion from study 7. -Patients with congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies. HIV, HBV, HCV or treponema infection, whether active or latent 8. -Patients who have suffering major surgery or severe trauma in the prior 6 months 9. -Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluate the practicability and security of the autologous expanded lipoaspirated stem cells for the treatment of bilateral limbic associated keratopathy | 16 weeks | Micro ocular Photography Visual acuity |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of life assessment using the SF-12 Questionnaire | 1, 4, 16, 24 weeks | SF-12 questionnaire |
| Adverse events | 1, 4, 16, 24 weeks | Data collection |
Countries
Spain