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Plasma Rich in Growth Factors in Corneal Endothelial Transplantation

United States100 participantsStarted 2024-07-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and efficacy of brief intraoperative corneal endothelial graft incubation in plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) for reducing postoperative endothelial cell loss.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * undergoing endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK or DMEK) at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute or Price Vision Group, using corneal graft tissue within 14 days of preservation Exclusion Criteria: * History of corneal transplantation in the study eye, Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) worse than 20/40 in the contralateral eye, systemic immunosuppression, previous intraocular surgical procedures (other than cataract surgery) such as glaucoma tubes or silicone oil. The following special populations will be excluded. * Adults unable to consent * Pregnant women * Prisoners

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

Change in endothelial cell percentage

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06261346

SponsorUniversity of Miami

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-10-30

Contact for this trial

Alfonso L Sabater, MD

3053266326 asabater@med.miami.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 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.