UnknownPhase 4

Evaluating Results of Neusidl Corneal Inserter in Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)

United States100 participantsStarted 2009-07

Plain-language summary

This project compares the Neusidl Corneal Injector (NCI) device developed by Fischer Surgical, Inc. for the delivery of tissue into the eye in DSAEK surgery to the current standard forceps insertion DSAEK technique. The goal of this study is to examine the damage to the corneal endothelium resulting from the use of the NCI device in comparison to the use of our standard surgical DSAEK technique over time.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21 and over * A diagnosis of Fuchs' Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy Exclusion Criteria: * Under age 21 * Diagnosis of advanced glaucomatous disease * Diagnosis of significant retinal disease * Diagnosis of any other corneal dystrophy * Previous corneal transplant surgery * Previous glaucoma surgery * Previous retinal surgery * Previous refractive surgery

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Decrease in Endothelial Cell Density From Baseline Over Time

Timeframe: 6, 12, 24, and 60 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01357122

SponsorLegacy Health System

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-11

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