Reliability of Topography Measurements in Keratoconus

NCT ID: NCT03511495

Last Updated: 2019-04-22

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

86 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-09-11

Study Completion Date

2019-03-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to assess the reliability and repeatability of the parameters obtained using the Galilei dual-scheimpflug corneal topographer for monitoring progression in eyes with keratoconus.

Detailed Description

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Keratoconus is a progressive corneal degeneration characterized by progressive steepening and thinning of the central or paracentral cornea leading to corneal protrusion and resulting irregular astigmatism and high myopia. This disorder is usually bilateral and is linked to atopy and excessive eye rubbing, although the precise pathophysiology behind development of this condition is unclear. Keratoconus is the most common corneal degeneration in the United States, affecting between 50 and 230 subjects per 100,000 population.

Early diagnosis and appropriate management of keratoconus relies greatly on accurate assessment of corneal topographic measurements. It is therefore imperative that the data obtained via corneal topography devices is accurate and reliable.

The GALILEI Dual Scheimpflug Analyzer integrates Placido disc topography and dual Scheimpflug tomography to assess anterior and posterior corneal curvature data. Although there have been several studies performed assessing the ability of the Galilei to accurately distinguish keratoconus from unaffected eyes and investigating interdevice reliability between the Galilei analyzer and other tomographers, to our knowledge the repeatability of measurements obtained in this population via the Galilei device has been incompletely evaluated to date.

Corneal topography data obtained via the Galilei device is relied upon heavily in clinical decision making for keratoconic patients both in the Hershey Eye Clinic and in a great number of ophthalmology practices world-wide. It is vital that the accuracy and repeatability of these measurements obtained via the Galilei device are investigated.

The primary endpoint to be measured in the study will be the maximum (steepest) and minimum (flattest) keratometry values in the central zone.

Secondary endpoints will be maximum keratometry across the entire area scanned, axis of corneal astigmatism, anterior and posterior best fit spheres in float mode with the diameter set to 8 mm, maximum anterior and posterior elevations, thinnest corneal thickness, and corneal asphericity at 6 mm, root mean square (RMS) of the HOAs, RMS of the third-order coma, coma axis, vertical and horizontal coma and spherical aberration.

Conditions

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Keratoconus

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Keratoconic Patients

Galilei Corneal Topographer

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

A series of five measurements via the Galilei corneal topographer of each keratoconic eye in quick succession

Interventions

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Galilei Corneal Topographer

A series of five measurements via the Galilei corneal topographer of each keratoconic eye in quick succession

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patientswho are older than 18 years of age
* Patients who are scheduled to undergo Galilei dual-scheimpflug corneal topography testing
* Patients who have been diagnosed with keratoconus
* Measurements with a reported reliability of 'good' from the topographer

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients who have undergone any prior surgical intervention involving the cornea (i.e. cornea transplant or INTACS, or corneal cross linking)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Seth M Pantanelli

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Seth Pantanelli, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Locations

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Penn State Hershey Eye Center

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Demir S, Sonmez B, Yeter V, Ortak H. Comparison of normal and keratoconic corneas by Galilei Dual-Scheimpflug Analyzer. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2013 Oct;36(5):219-25. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2013.04.001. Epub 2013 Apr 30.

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Meyer JJ, Gokul A, Vellara HR, Prime Z, McGhee CN. Repeatability and Agreement of Orbscan II, Pentacam HR, and Galilei Tomography Systems in Corneas With Keratoconus. Am J Ophthalmol. 2017 Mar;175:122-128. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2016.12.003. Epub 2016 Dec 18.

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Jahadi Hosseini HR, Katbab A, Khalili MR, Abtahi MB. Comparison of corneal thickness measurements using Galilei, HR Pentacam, and ultrasound. Cornea. 2010 Oct;29(10):1091-5. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e3181cf98e5.

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Anayol MA, Guler E, Yagci R, Sekeroglu MA, Ylmazoglu M, Trhs H, Kulak AE, Ylmazbas P. Comparison of central corneal thickness, thinnest corneal thickness, anterior chamber depth, and simulated keratometry using galilei, Pentacam, and Sirius devices. Cornea. 2014 Jun;33(6):582-6. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000000119.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Park SH, Choi SK, Lee D, Jun EJ, Kim JH. Corneal thickness measurement using Orbscan, Pentacam, Galilei, and ultrasound in normal and post-femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis eyes. Cornea. 2012 Sep;31(9):978-82. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e31823d03fc.

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Crawford AZ, Patel DV, McGhee CN. Comparison and repeatability of keratometric and corneal power measurements obtained by Orbscan II, Pentacam, and Galilei corneal tomography systems. Am J Ophthalmol. 2013 Jul;156(1):53-60. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2013.01.029. Epub 2013 Mar 28.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Other Identifiers

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STUDY00007951

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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