CompletedPhase 3

Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK)

Brazil40 participantsStarted 2006-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to report outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) using the big-bubble technique.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * keratoconus Exclusion Criteria: * central endothelial cell count less than 2000 cells/mm2 * glaucoma or intraocular pressure greater than 21 mmHg * amblyopia * retinal abnormalities * diabetes mellitus * steroid or immunosuppressive treatment * connective tissue diseases

What they're measuring

To report outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) using the big-bubble technique.

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00887900

SponsorHospital Oftalmologico de Brasilia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2007-12

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