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Thyroid DisorderNCT04752969

The Effect of Thyroid Hormon Levels on the Corneal Measures

An observational study of Thyroid Disorder and Corneal Opacity, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In this cross-sectional comparative study, it is aimed to investigate the topographic measurements,aberrometrics and densitometrics values of corneas in hypothyroid and hyperthyroid patients compared to healthy individuals. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Thyroid Disorder, Corneal Opacity
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Jun 2020to 1 Jan 2021
Phase
Observational
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 20 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: 20 patients diagnosed hypthyroidia ,20 patients diagnosed hyperthyroidia ,20 age matched healthy individuals

Who may be able to join

  • Thyroid hormone disorder patients with a novel diagnosis
  • Age-matched healthy individuals without any systemic disorder (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypertension, rhematoid artritis, asthma etc.)

Who cannot join

  • Having a spherical or cylindrical refractive error of >1.0 degrees,
  • Congenital corneal dystrophies, corneal ectasia, corneal ulcers or scars, keratitis, ocular surface infections, keratoconus,
  • A history of ocular trauma,
  • Uveitis,
  • Glaucoma,
  • A history of contact lens wear,
  • A history of ocular surgery,
  • Dry eye diseases

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital

    Diyarbakır, 211100

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Can Thyroid Levels Affect Topographic, Densitometric and Aberrometric Values of the Cornea

In this cross-sectional comparative study, it is aimed to investigate the topographic measurements,aberrometrics and densitometrics values of corneas in hypothyroid and hyperthyroid patients compared to healthy individuals. A number of 20 hypothyroid patients (group I), 20 hyperthyroid patients (group II), and 20 age-matched healthy controls (group III) have been recruited. The Pentacam high resolution imaging system is used to determine corneal topographic measurements,aberrometry and densitometry.

Read the detailed description

Thyroid hormone diseases can cause different symptoms and signs in the body according to the hormone levels, particularly in the eyes. Corneal tissue can be affected by many biochemical and hormonal factors, and many ocular surface and systemic diseases can affect the cornea.Hyperthyroidism has been shown to cause symptoms such as conjunctival chemosis, proptosis, increased intraocular pressure, limitation to globe movements due to the restriction of extraocular muscles, increased orbital volume, increased risk of glaucoma with inflammation in the trabecular meshwork and exposure keratopathy, especially in Graves' disease. In the case of hypothyroidism, studies have shown fluid retention and edema in all body tissues, thereby resulting in increased thickness in the cornea, as well as a decrease in corneal hysteresis, which increases the risk of glaucoma. In this study, it is aimed to assess whether thyroid hormone changes affect those parameters by objectively measuring corneal changes via corneal topography, corneal densitometry and corneal aberrometry.

Keywords
Thyroid disorder, Corneal opacity, Corneal aberrations
Medical subject headings
Thyroid Diseases, Corneal Opacity

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT04752969
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Hypothyroidia20 subjects diagnosed with hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidia20 subjects diagnosed with hyperthyroidism
Healthy20 age-matched healthy control subjects

What is being measured

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

  1. corneal density in throid patients

    corneal density values according to type of thyroid disorder

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted12 Feb 2021
  2. Study start15 Jun 2020
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2021
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2021

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04752969
Sponsor's protocol ID
30012021
Status last verified
Feb 2021
First submitted
31 Jan 2021
Last updated
16 Feb 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Cankurtaran V, Tekin K, Cakmak AI, Inanc M, Turgut FH. Assessment of corneal topographic, tomographic, densitometric, and biomechanical properties of Fabry patients with ocular manifestations. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2020 May;258(5):1057-1064. doi: 10.1007/s00417-019-04593-8. Epub 2020 Jan 8.

    PubMed 31915973
  • Bilgihan K, Hondur A, Sul S, Ozturk S. Pregnancy-induced progression of keratoconus. Cornea. 2011 Sep;30(9):991-4. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e3182068adc.

    PubMed 21705880
  • Villani E, Viola F, Sala R, Salvi M, Mapelli C, Curro N, Vannucchi G, Beck-Peccoz P, Ratiglia R. Corneal involvement in Graves' orbitopathy: an in vivo confocal study. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Sep;51(9):4574-8. doi: 10.1167/iovs.10-5380. Epub 2010 Apr 30.

    PubMed 20435595

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Thyroid Disorder and Corneal Opacity, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 2 inclusion and 8 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Feb 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

corneal density in throid patients (time frame: up to 12 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04752969, which also lists 3 linked publications.

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 16 Feb 2021.

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