Status:

COMPLETED

Processed Amniotic Fluid (PAF) Drops After Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

Lead Sponsor:

University of Utah

Conditions:

Photorefractive Keratectomy

Eligibility:

All Genders

21+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study to determine the safety of pAF in patients who undergo PRK.

Detailed Description

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a common elective surgery used to correct refractive errors. We propose that amniotic fluid drops may be beneficial in promoting ocular surface healing following P...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion:
  • Patients aged 21 years and older.
  • Patients undergoing PRK for visual correction in both eyes.
  • Willing and able to give consent for study participation and comply with study procedures, including follow-up visits.
  • Exclusion:
  • Patients with any active eye disease, including keratoconus or any other ectactic disorders.
  • Patients with documented uncontrolled diabetes.
  • Patients with severe dry eye as measured by corneal staining.
  • Patients with calculated PRK treatment resulting in residual stromal bed \<300 um.
  • Patients who have had previous eye surgery or refractive laser procedures.
  • Patients with any active collagen vascular disease.
  • Patients who do not have potential of 20/20 or better best corrected vision in each eye.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    July 10 2020

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    January 16 2023

    Estimated Enrollment :

    61 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04281004

    Start Date

    July 10 2020

    End Date

    January 16 2023

    Last Update

    April 18 2024

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    Moran Eye Center, University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84132