Corneal Collagen Crosslinking for Keratoconus and Ectasia Using Riboflavin/Dextran or Riboflavin/Methylcellulose

NCT ID: NCT04897503

Last Updated: 2023-01-04

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

170 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-04-16

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of isotonic riboflavin for corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus and corneal ectasia. will determine the safety and efficacy of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) performed with two different riboflavin formulations for reducing corneal curvature.

Detailed Description

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This study will determine the safety and efficacy of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) performed with two different riboflavin formulations for reducing corneal curvature. Subjects will be randomized to one of 2 groups. One group will be treated with a methylcellulose riboflavin solution and the other group will be treated with a dextran riboflavin solution. Both groups will be exposed to 3mW/cm2 of continuous UVA light for a total of 30 minutes; each group will continue to be administered the designated riboflavin drops during UV exposure.

The primary efficacy parameter that will be evaluated over time is maximum keratometry (Kmax) in the randomized eyes for each treatment group.

The secondary efficacy parameter will be to determine if the two treatment groups equivalent in their Kmax change at 12 months after treatment compared with baseline.

Conditions

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Keratoconus Corneal Ectasia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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CXL using Riboflavin/Dextran solution

Corneal collagen crosslinking using 0.1% riboflavin mixed with 20% dextran

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Riboflavin

Intervention Type DRUG

Corneal epithelium removed followed by riboflavin drop administration (riboflavin/dextran -vs- riboflavin/methylcellulose) every 2 minutes for 30 minutes followed by UV light exposure with additional riboflavin administration every 2 minutes for 30 minutes. Subjects will be randomized to receive either the riboflavin/dextran solution or the riboflavin/HPMC solution.

CXL usinng Riboflavin/Methylcellulose solution

Corneal collagen crosslinking using 0.1% riboflavin mixed with 1.0% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose ( HPMC)

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Riboflavin

Intervention Type DRUG

Corneal epithelium removed followed by riboflavin drop administration (riboflavin/dextran -vs- riboflavin/methylcellulose) every 2 minutes for 30 minutes followed by UV light exposure with additional riboflavin administration every 2 minutes for 30 minutes. Subjects will be randomized to receive either the riboflavin/dextran solution or the riboflavin/HPMC solution.

Interventions

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Riboflavin

Corneal epithelium removed followed by riboflavin drop administration (riboflavin/dextran -vs- riboflavin/methylcellulose) every 2 minutes for 30 minutes followed by UV light exposure with additional riboflavin administration every 2 minutes for 30 minutes. Subjects will be randomized to receive either the riboflavin/dextran solution or the riboflavin/HPMC solution.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 12 years of age or older
* Having a diagnosis of keratoconus or corneal ectasia after corneal refractive surgery
* Presence of central or inferior steepening on the Pentacam map
* Axial topography consistent with keratoconus or post-surgical corneal ectasia
* Contact lens wearers only: removal of contact lens for the required period of 1 week prior to the screening refraction
* Signed written informed consent
* Willingness and ability to comply with schedule for follow-up visits

Exclusion Criteria

* Eyes classified as either normal, atypical normal, or keratoconus suspect on the severity grading scheme
* Corneal pachymetry less than or equal to 300 microns at the thinnest point measured by Pentacam in the eye(s) to be treated
* Previous ocular condition (other than refractive error) in the eye(s) to be treated that may predispose the eye for future complications, for example: History of corneal disease (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster keratitis, recurrent erosion syndrome, corneal melt, corneal dystrophy, etc.) Clinically significant corneal scarring in the CXL treatment zone
* A history of chemical injury or delayed epithelial healing in the eye(s) to be treated
* Pregnancy (including plan to become pregnant) or lactation during the course of the study
* A known sensitivity to study medications
* Patients with nystagmus or any other condition that would prevent a steady gaze during the CXL treatment or other diagnostic tests
* Patients with a current condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with or prolong epithelial healing
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Cornea and Laser Eye Institute

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Peter S Hersh, MD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Cornea and Laser Eye Institute Hersh Vision Group

Steven A Greenstein, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Cornea and Laser Eye Institute, Hersh Vision Group

Locations

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Cornea and Laser Eye Institue - Hersh Vision Group

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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BethAnn Furlong-Hibbert

Role: CONTACT

1 201 692-9434

Stacey Lazar

Role: CONTACT

1 201 692-9434

Facility Contacts

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BethAnn Furlong-Hibbert, BA

Role: primary

201-883-0505

Stacey Lazar, BS

Role: backup

201-883-0505

Other Identifiers

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CLEI - ISO-CXL-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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