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Progressive KeratoconusPhase 2/3CXLNCT00679666

Corneal Crosslinking in Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia

A Phase 2/3 study testing Riboflavin in people with Progressive Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia, run by Ohio State University at 2 sites in United States.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

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Trial summary

Prospective, randomized, single site to determine the safety and effectiveness of performing corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) using riboflavin and UVA light in eyes progressive keratoconus or corneal ectasia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Progressive Keratoconus, Corneal Ectasia
What is being tested?
Riboflavin
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
0 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2008to Oct 2010
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of keratoconus with documented progression over the previous 12 months.
  • Diagnosis of corneal ectasia
  • Must be able to complete all study visits.

Who cannot join

  • Prior corneal surgery in keratoconus group
  • Corneal scarring
  • Pregnancy

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • The Ohio State University Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210

  • OSU Havener Eye Institute

    Dublin, Ohio, 43016

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About this study

Official title: Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for the Treatment of Progressive Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia

Prospective, randomized, single site to determine the safety and effectiveness of performing corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) using riboflavin and UVA light in eyes progressive keratoconus or corneal ectasia.

Read the detailed description

After epithelial surface removal riboflavin drops are applied until there is saturation of the cornea.Then the UVA light is turned on to active the crosslinking process while drops are continued for the 30 minute of lamp use to replenish the riboflavin.

Being tested
Riboflavin, Placebo
Keywords
keratoconus, ectasia, cross-linking, riboflavin, UVA light, cornea
Medical subject headings
Keratoconus, Dilatation, Pathologic, Corneal Diseases

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • RiboflavinDrug

    Also called Vitamin B2

    01% riboflavin drops for 30 minutes q 3 minutes before and during the procedure with exposure to UVA light for the second 30 minutes

  • PlaceboDrug

    Drops are given q 3 minutes before (30 minutes) and during the procedure (30 minutes) but without the use of UVA light. No activation of cross linking occurs.

Study groups in NCT00679666
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Sham treatmentSham comparatorSubjects are randomized to control (sham) group or a treatment group with the control group crossed over to the treatment group at the 3 month visit.
Receives: Drug: Placebo
Treatment ArmActive comparatorAfter randomization, the active arm will have the collagen crosslinking intervention.
Receives: Drug: Riboflavin

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. change in keratometry

    Measured: 3 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. best spectacle-corrected visual acuity

    Measured: 3 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 May 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2008
  3. Primary completionApr 2010
  4. Study completionOct 2010

Why it stopped: Investigator no longer at university

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00679666
Sponsor's protocol ID
2008H0050,2008H0049
Acronym
CXL
Status last verified
Apr 2017
First submitted
2 Apr 2008
Last updated
20 Apr 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Riboflavin in people with Progressive Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia, run by Ohio State University at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Apr 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

change in keratometry (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Apr 2017.

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