CompletedNot Applicable

High-resolution Imaging of Corneal Lesions With Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) - A Pilot Study

Austria4 participantsStarted 2013-07-23

Plain-language summary

Corneal lesions such as corneal abrasions and corneal infiltrates are common in clinical practice. The current study seeks to investigate whether high-resolution OCT is suitable for imaging of these corneal lesions. The present study has the character of a pilot study and the results are intended to be used to develop a standardized protocol for imaging and analysis of these corneal lesions. Based on this protocol, further studies investigating the pathophysiology of corneal lesions or evaluating therapeutic success can be planned.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged over 18 years * Newly diagnosed corneal abrasion or corneal infiltrate Exclusion Criteria: * Recurrent corneal erosion * Participation in a clinical trial in the previous 3 weeks * Presence of any abnormalities preventing reliable measurements as judged by the investigator * Any contraindication for topical application of Novain 0.4% eye drops for topical anesthesia or of Minims-Fluorescein Sodium eye drops for fluorescein staining * Pregnancy, planned pregnancy or lactating

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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

Imaging of corneal abrasions and infiltrates

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01753583

SponsorMedical University of Vienna

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-03-01

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