Corneal Epithelial Thickness Mapping by Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients… (NCT07647146) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Corneal Epithelial Thickness Mapping by Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients With Refractive Errors
Egypt360 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates corneal epithelial thickness using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in patients with refractive errors. It aims to assess the relationship between epithelial thickness patterns and different types of refractive errors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years-
* Patients diagnosed with myopia or hyperopia by refraction
* Clear cornea with no evidence of corneal pathology
* Ability to undergo reliable anterior segment imaging
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to fixate or follow instructions
* Family history of keratoconus
* Glaucoma,Cataract
* Previous ocular surgery including refractive surgery
* Keratoconus or suspected corneal ectasia
* Corneal opacities or scars
* Contact lens wear within the last two weeks
* Ocular trauma
* systemic disease affecting the cornea ( Such as diabetes)
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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Measurement of corneal epithelial thickness using AS-OCT
Timeframe: At baseline during a single study visit when participants undergo AS-OCT examination.