Status:

TERMINATED

Safety and Effectiveness Study of the VEGA UV-A System for Cross-linking in Eyes With Keratoconus and Ectasia

Lead Sponsor:

Topcon Medical Systems, Inc.

Conditions:

Keratoconus and Ectasia

Eligibility:

All Genders

12+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the long tern safety and effectiveness of cross-linking in eyes with keratoconus and ectasia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 12 years of age or older
  • Diagnosis of Keratoconus or Ectasia
  • Central or Inferior steepening on the Pentacam map
  • Topography consistent with Keratoconus or Ectasia
  • BSCVA 20/20 or worse
  • Removal of contact lenses for required period of time
  • Signed written informed consent
  • Willingness and ability to comply with schedule for follow up visits
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • For Keratoconus, a history of previous corneal surgery
  • Corneal pachymentry equal to or greater and 400
  • Previous ocular condition in the eyes to be treated that may predispose the eye for future complications
  • A history of chemical injury or delayed healing
  • Pregnancy
  • A known sensitivity to the study medications
  • Nystagmus or any other condition that would prevent a steady gaze during treatment or other diagnostic tests
  • Presence or history of any other condition or finding that makes the patient unsuitable as a candidate

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    December 1 2010

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    July 1 2012

    Estimated Enrollment :

    500 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT01398852

    Start Date

    December 1 2010

    End Date

    July 1 2012

    Last Update

    June 29 2022

    Active Locations (13)

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    Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

    Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    2

    Woolfson Eye Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    3

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    4

    Minnesota Eye Consultants

    Bloomington, Minnesota, United States