TerminatedPhase 3

Corneal Cross Linking and Topography Guided Excimer Laser Treatment

Austria30 participantsStarted 2010-01

Plain-language summary

Topography guided laser treatment enables the surgeon to correct higher order aberrations in corneas with irregular astigmatism. Several case reports and small uncontrolled trials have been published on the combination of this treatment with corneal cross linking (CCL) in patients with ectatic corneal diseases. This randomized study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a combined treatment of corneal cross linking with a partial topography guided excimer laser treatment in eyes with progressive ectatic corneal diseases.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Patient age 18 - 40 years * Documented progressive corneal ectatic disease except post LASIK/LASEK ectasia Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to one of the used substances * Tendency towards excessive scar formation * Pregnancy * Rheumatic diseases * Central corneal thickness below 450 µm * Active infection of the study eye * Previous corneal surgery of the study eye

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Safety (Pachymetry, K-readings)

Timeframe: 1 year

uncorrected visual acuity (UVCA)

Timeframe: 1 year

best corrected visual acuity (BCVA)

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01682993

SponsorMedical University of Vienna

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-12

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.