Assessment of Corneal Topography and Densitometry in Rheumatoid Patients (NCT06759207) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of Corneal Topography and Densitometry in Rheumatoid Patients
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2023-01-01
Plain-language summary
Corneal transparency is a result of its unique ultrastructure with collagen fibrils regularity, integrity of connective tissue, and balanced keratocyte components. Corneal densitometry is known to be altered in cases corneal haze or scar, but recently it is assumed to be altered earlies in presence of a systemic inflammatory disease, even before clinical manifestations take place.
The aim of this study is to assess changes in corneal topography and corneal densitometry in RA patients with clinically clear corneas and to compare these results with those of healthy control subjects.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
Exclusion Criteria:
* corneal opacity; severe dry eye; glaucoma; any inflammatory ocular disorder or infection including blepharitis, conjunctivitis, meibomitis and dacryocystitis; central or peripheral thinning evident in slit-lamp examination; history of ocular surgery, trauma, or contact lens use; and patients using any topical medication other than artificial tears will be excluded from the study.
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
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Corneal topographic changes and densitometry in patients with rheumatoid arthritis