Clinical trials: Cornea, open to volunteers
Glaucoma
Study of Corneal Biomechanics in Glaucoma Patients Using Brillouin Microscopy
This pilot study evaluates the biomechanical properties of the cornea in glaucoma patients using Brillouin microscopy, a non-contact imaging technique.
- Trial name
- NCT06993597
- Testing
- Prostaglandin Analogue -Containing IOP-Lowering Therapy, Beta Blocker, Brillouin Microscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Fuchs Dystrophy, Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy
OCT in Fuchs' Dystrophy
This is an observational study using optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology to quantify corneal edema in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy and predict refractive shift from resolving corneal edema after surgical treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT04258787
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Cataract, Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Partial Range Of Field IOLs in DMEK-Enabled Procedures
Study Overview This study aims to evaluate the visual outcomes, quality of vision, and patient satisfaction after receiving an extended range PRoF intraocular lens (IOL) during triple Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty…
- Trial name
- PROFIDE (NCT07441616)
- Testing
- combined cataract and lamellar endothelial keratoplasty
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Keratoconus
Collagen Cross-linking in Keratoconus
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) devices are non-contact instruments that can measure the depth of scars, other causes of cloudiness of the cornea, and degree of corneal thinning in patients with keratoconus.
- Trial name
- NCT03760432
- Testing
- Laser Custom Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Keratoconus
Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of GLK-221 Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Keratoconus
Multi-center, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial designed to assess the safety and efficacy of twice-daily topically administered GLK-221 Ophthalmic Solution in subjects with keratoconus.
- Trial name
- NCT07400952
- Testing
- GLK-221 Ophthalmic Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Glaukos Corporation
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Recessive
A Natural History Study of Corneal Abrasions in Patients With Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB)
This study is a non-interventional, observational study that will evaluate the natural history of corneal abrasions in patients with Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB).
- Conditions
- Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Recessive, Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica Dominans
- Trial name
- NCT06563414
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Krystal Biotech, Inc.
Corneal Transplantation
The German Keratoplasty Registry of the German Ophthalmological Society (DOG)
Aim of this study is to reflect on the changing trends in absolute numbers, surgical techniques and indications of corneal transplantations being performed in Germany.
- Trial name
- NCT03381794
- Testing
- Corneal transplantation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people
- Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Chronic
fMRI and IVCM Cornea Microscopy of CXL in Keratoconus
Evaluation of neuroplasticity of pain pathways and corneal afferent nerve regeneration following corneal crosslinking (CXL) in keratoconus patients using fMRI and corneal In Vivo Confocal Microscopy (IVCM).
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Chronic, Pain, Acute, Surgical Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04439552
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Macular Corneal Dystrophy
Fresh Corneal Lenticule Implantation in Macular Corneal Distrophy With Relex Smile Surgery
The aim of the study is to examine the effect of fresh corneal lenticule implantation as allogenic graft taken from myopic patients to implanted in patients with macular corneal dystrophy using Visumax Femtosecond Laser Smile…
- Trial name
- NCT04642729
- Testing
- Fresh Corneal Lenticule Implantation using Relex-Smile Surgery
- Where
- Kosovo
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Eye Hospital Pristina Kosovo
Keratoconus, Cornea Disease
Effects of Topical Insulin on Corneal Epithelium Healing After Corneal Crosslinking in Patients With Keratoconus
The cornea plays a fundamental role in vision, being a complex tissue essential for ocular health. In ophthalmological practice, there are situations such as corneal crosslinking, where damage to the corneal epithelium occurs.
- Conditions
- Keratoconus, Cornea Disease, Eye Diseases, Wound Heal
- Trial name
- NCT06601101
- Testing
- Insulin
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Keratoconus
Evaluate the Safety and Feasibility of Same-Day Bilateral Epithelium-On Corneal Cross-Linking for Keratoconus
Clinical trial to evaluate the safety and feasibility of corneal cross-linking in both eyes on the same day in subjects with keratoconus.
- Trial name
- NCT07629557
- Testing
- Riboflavin Ophthalmic Solutions, UV-A Irradiation System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Glaukos Corporation
Endothelial Cell Loss, Corneal, Cataract and Intraocular Lens (IOL) Surgery
Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation in Corneal Endothelial Damage in Phacoemulsification of Patients with Hard Cataracts
The goal of this clinical trial is to analyze the protective effects of oral ascorbic acid on the corneal endothelial layer undergoing oxidative stress due to phacoemulsification in patients with hard cataracts.
- Trial name
- NCT06781970
- Testing
- Oral Vitamin C
- Where
- 2 sites in Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Cataract, Endothelial Cell Loss, Corneal
Safety and Tolerability of EO2002
The goal of this clinical study is to assess the safety of intracameral injection of EO2002 in subjects post-cataract surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05587205
- Testing
- EO2002
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México
Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Targeting Reactive Oxygen Species Production as a Novel Therapeutic in Fuch's Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
This protocol will investigate whether topical application of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) eye drops decreases oxidative stress and confers cytoprotection in patients with FECD.
- Trial name
- NCT04440280
- Testing
- N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) 10% solution, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) 20% solution, Visine Dry Eye Relief eye drops
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy, Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
The OPTIMISE Study
Rationale: The cornea is the most transplanted tissue in the Netherlands, with more than 1,500 procedures performed each year. A minimally invasive technique called Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) has become the…
- Conditions
- Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy, Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy, Intraocular Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT05716945
- Testing
- Fluorometholone 0.1% Oph Susp, Dexamethasone 0.1% ophthalmic suspension, Stop steroids
- Where
- 8 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 342 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Parasitic Ulcer Treatment Trial
The Parasitic Ulcer Treatment Trial (PUTT) is a multi-center, parallel-group, randomized clinical trial. The purpose of this study is to determine whether including topical corticosteroids in a regimen for acanthamoeba keratitis…
- Trial name
- PUTT (NCT06213649)
- Testing
- Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), Topical corticosteroid
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Brazil and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- Jeremy Keenan, MD, MPH
Corneal Diseases, Retinal Diseases
4D Duke Microscope Integrated Optical Coherence Tomography in a Zeiss Artevo 800
The study team will conduct the first in-human pilot studies using 4D MIOCT for imaging in the operating room. Building on the earlier integration and wet-lab validations, the researchers will assess the system's ease of use…
- Conditions
- Corneal Diseases, Retinal Diseases, Ocular Diseases
- Trial name
- 4D MIOCT (NCT07024719)
- Testing
- 4D MIOCT integrated into a Zeiss Artevo 800
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Corneal Opacity
Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Transepithelial Phototherapeutic Keratectomy
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machines are non-contact instruments that can measure the depth of scars and other causes of cloudiness in the front of the cornea.
- Trial name
- NCT01243931
- Testing
- OCT-guided laser phototherapeutic keratectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Keratoconus, Unstable
Treating Corneal Thinning Conditions With CCL Vario Riboflavin (CXL)
Study is testing the efficacy of treating corneal thinning conditions with Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) and the application on UV Light.
- Trial name
- CXL (NCT04731727)
- Testing
- Riboflavin
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Kent Wellish MD
Cornea
INTACS for Non Ectatic With High Cylinder
Intra-corneal rings implantation for correcting high cylinder errors in non ectatic corneas
- Trial name
- NCT06963099
- Testing
- INTACS implantation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Elshimaa A.Mateen