Regenerative Medicine in Ocular Surface: Application of Cell Therapy for Ocular Surface Repair Us… (NCT01470573) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Regenerative Medicine in Ocular Surface: Application of Cell Therapy for Ocular Surface Repair Using Progenitor Cells of Sclerocorneal Limbus Amplified ex Vivo
Spain10 participantsStarted 2011-11
Plain-language summary
Progenitor limbo sclerocorneal cells have properties of proliferation and differentiation to corneal and conjunctival epithelium. This cells can be isolated and ex vivo expanded using cell culture technics that could permit the biological replacement of damaged ocular surface.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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principal Inclusion Criteria:
* Serious unilateral limbic insufficiency
* Normal ophthalmological clinical examination in the opposite eye (biopsied eye)
Exclusion Criteria:
* one-eyed
* serious disorders in palpebral dynamics
* bilateral limbic insufficiency, immunological, systemic or local illness like toxical epidermic necrosis or pemphigoid
* breastfeeding or pregnancy
* positive serology of HIV, VLTH, HVC, HVB, CMV, Trypanosoma Cruzi or Treponema Pallidum
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
1
Visual Acuity
Timeframe: 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01470573
SponsorFundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica