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Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02189447
Enrollment
44
Registered
2014-07-14
Start date
2011-01-31
Completion date
2013-09-30
Last updated
2014-07-14

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Conditions

Keratoconus

Keywords

Keratoconus, Ectasia, Corneal Cross-linking

Brief summary

Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of surface ablation followed by Collagen Cross-linking in patients with keratoconus

Interventions

PROCEDURESimultaneous Photorefractive Keratectomy and Collagen Cross-linking in patients with keratoconus

Photorefractive Keratectomy followed by Collagen Cross-linking in patients with keratoconus in the same surgical setting

Sponsors

The Eye Center and The Eye Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* contact lens intolerance * corneal thickness \> 450 micrometers * Keratometry \< 56 diopters * Astigmatism \< 6 diopters

Exclusion criteria

* corneal thickness \< 450 micrometers * Keratometry \> 56 diopters * Astigmatism \> 6 diopters

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The change of visual acuity following Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in patients with Keratoconus6 monthsThe change of visual acuity from baseline in patients suffering from keratoconus following treatment with Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking.

Outcome results

None listed

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