Refractive Treatment of Early Keratoconus

NCT ID: NCT02613780

Last Updated: 2015-12-14

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

24 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-01-31

Study Completion Date

2019-01-31

Brief Summary

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Keratoconus is a bilateral, progressive corneal degenerative disorder that often leads to significant visual deterioration over time. Corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin (CXL) was developed as a treatment to halt the progression of keratoconus and thus negate the need for corneal transplantation. However, the treatment alone has little impact in terms of improving visual function. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is the application of an excimer laser to treat a patient's refractive error, therefore decreasing the dependence on spectacles or contact lenses for improved vision.

Corneal collagen crosslinking combined with photorefractive keratectomy has been explored to partially correct the refractive error in keratoconic patients, whilst simultaneously stabilizing the corneal changes. Recently, the iDesign® Advanced WaveScan Studio (iDesign system; Abbot Medical Optics; Santa Ana, CA) has been launched as the most advanced high-resolution aberrometer. It is capable of mapping highly aberrated corneas for wavefront-guided laser procedures, and represents an important technological advance in treating corneal disease.

The purpose of this single center, prospective pilot study is to assess the safety and efficacy of combined wavefront-guided PRK and CXL in patients with early keratoconus using the iDesign® aberrometer. Results of this pilot study will be used to provide sample size estimates for an extension of the study, which aims to determine whether sequential or same day procedure leads to better outcomes.

Detailed Description

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The purpose of this pilot study is to assess the visual outcomes of combined wavefront-guided PRK and CXL in Krumeich stage 1 and 2 keratoconic eyes. The investigators will be conducting a prospective study at the University of Ottawa Eye Institute. A total of 24 patients will be enrolled in the study divided into two groups:

Group 1: PRK performed12-18 months after CXL; Group 2: PRK performed or on the same day as CXL

Participants will be followed at regular intervals for 1 year and information regarding visual, refractive, keratometric and higher order aberration outcomes will be collected.

The researchers aim to investigate the safety and efficacy of combined wavefront guided PRK and CXL. Results of this pilot study will used to provide estimates for sample size calculation for an extension of the study, which aims to determine whether sequential or same day procedure leads to better outcomes.

Conditions

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Keratoconus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Sequential group

Photorefractive keratectomy will be performed 12-18 months after participants had crosslinking

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Crosslinking

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin

Photorefractive keratectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

iDesign® Advanced WaveScan Studio

Intervention Type DEVICE

Used to map wavefront aberration in planning photorefractive keratectomy

Simultaneous group

Photorefractive keratectomy and crosslinking will be performed on the same day

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Crosslinking

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin

Photorefractive keratectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

iDesign® Advanced WaveScan Studio

Intervention Type DEVICE

Used to map wavefront aberration in planning photorefractive keratectomy

Interventions

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Crosslinking

corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Photorefractive keratectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

iDesign® Advanced WaveScan Studio

Used to map wavefront aberration in planning photorefractive keratectomy

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Group 1:

1\. Patients with confirmed diagnosis of keratoconus in Krumeich stage 1 or 2 who have received crosslinking 12-18 months prior, with follow up of at least 12 months

Group 2:

1. Diagnosis of keratoconus confirmed based on clinical examination findings and corneal topography
2. Evidence of progression of keratoconus occurring over the last 12 months defined as:

i. An increase of maximum keratometry reading by 1 diopter or more (≥ 1 D), or ii. Evidence of clinical progression
3. Age between 21 and 60 years
4. Eyes satisfying all of Krumeich stage 1 or 2 criteria listed below i. Stage 1: eccentric corneal bulging, myopia, and/or astigmatism \<5 D and corneal radius ≤48 D, no corneal opacities ii. Stage 2: myopia and/or astigmatism \>5 D and \<8 D and/or corneal radius ≤53 D, no central opacities, pachymetry ≥400 μm

Exclusion Criteria

1. Age less than 21 years, or older than 60 years
2. Pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
3. Past history of Herpes Simplex Keratitis or corneal surgery (other than crosslinking)
4. Thin Cornea (\<425 microns)
5. Other corneal disease, corneal scarring
6. History of chemical burns to the cornea or known healing problems
7. Known allergy to Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
8. If patient suffers from nystagmus or any other condition that would render it difficult for the patient to hold a steady gaze
9. Very advanced corneal ectasia (beyond Krumeich stage 2)
10. Poor visual potential
11. Vitamin C supplements within 1 week of the procedure
12. Lenticular changes (cataracts)
13. Programmed PRK treatment exceeding 50 microns in tissue depth
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Abbott Medical Optics

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Central Contacts

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Setareh Ziai, MD, FRCSC

Role: CONTACT

Email: [email protected]

Other Identifiers

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20150570-01H

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id