CompletedNot Applicable

Safety and Performance Study of the ARGOS-IO System in Patients Undergoing Boston Keratoprosthesis Implantation

Germany13 participantsStarted 2015-03

Plain-language summary

The ARGOS-IO pressure sensor is intended to be implanted in the human eye in combination with Boston Keratoprosthesis (BKPro) surgery and to remain in place indefinitely. It is intended to be used together with the hand-held Mesograph reading device to telemetrically measure the intraocular pressure (IOP) of patients with a BKPro. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and performance of the ARGOS-IO system in patients undergoing concomitant implantation of a BKPro and an ARGOS-IO sensor over the 12 month period beginning at implantation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Male or female aged ≥ 18 and ≤ 80 years on the day of screening
. Keratoprosthesis surgery indicated, defined as having a severely opaque and vascularized cornea AND either a verifiable history of two or more prior failed corneal transplant procedures or a medical condition such as alkali burns or autoimmune disease that makes the success of a traditional corneal transplant procedure unlikely. Potential study subjects will be solicited for participation in the clinical trial only after they have consented to the keratoprosthesis operation.
. Axial length \> 21 mm
. Ability and willingness to attend all scheduled visits and comply with all study procedures

Exclusion criteria

. Reasonable chance of success with traditional keratoplasty

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

Safety and Tolerability: Number of Patients Experiencing a Device Related SAE (SADE)

Timeframe: Assessed at visits from Day 0 [Implantation] through Week 52, final status at Week 52 reported.

Performance: Performance of the ARGOS-IO System Compared to Manometry

Timeframe: Assessed at visits Week 4, Week 16, Week 28 and Week 52, final status at Week 52 reported.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02945176

SponsorImplandata Ophthalmic Products GmbH

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-06-14

Results submitted2023-05-16

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