Status:
COMPLETED
Keratoconus Detection by Ultrasound
Lead Sponsor:
Columbia University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Conditions:
Keratoconus
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-65 years
Brief Summary
Keratoconus (KC) is a corneal disease which will in many cases ultimately require corneal transplantation to maintain vision. Early detection, which is not possible with current technology, would allo...
Detailed Description
Keratoconus is the most common degenerative disease affecting the cornea. As keratoconus develops, the cornea thins and bulges. Eventually, a corneal transplant may be needed to maintain vision. In it...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of keratoconus (KC) or keratoconus-suspect
- Blood relation of person with KC
- Age-matched normal of KC subjects
- Ability to sit still in front of ultrasound unit and lie on exam table
Exclusion
- Other eye disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01403129
Start Date
December 1 2010
End Date
January 1 2020
Last Update
August 3 2021
Active Locations (2)
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1
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, United States, 10032
2
London Vision Clinic
London, England, United Kingdom, W1G 7LA