The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet A in aim to increase the resistance of the graft used as a support for the Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro) type I against corneal melting (keratolysis or sterile necrosis).
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Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Timeframe: 1 day
Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Timeframe: 1 week
Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Timeframe: 2 weeks
Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Timeframe: 1 month
Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Timeframe: 1 month
Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Timeframe: 3 months
Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Marie-Catherine Tessier
Timeframe: Every 2-4 months depending on the judgment of the surgeon for at least 5 years
Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Timeframe: 1 year
Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Timeframe: 2 years
Examine whether the use of crosslinked cornea decreases the rate of corneal melting post-Kpro when compared to using a standard corneal button
Timeframe: 5 years