Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
CORNEAL EPITHELIAL MAPPING IN DIABETICS
Lead Sponsor:
Minia University
Conditions:
Cornea Epithelial Mapping
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-70 years
Brief Summary
The corneal epithelium is the outermost layer that covers the front of the eye; it not only functions as a barrier that blocks the passage of foreign material, but also plays an important role in main...
Detailed Description
The cornea in diabetic patients suffers from cellular dysfunction and dysfunctional repairal mechanisms, which include recurrent erosions, delayed wound healing, ulcers, and edema. In addition and und...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The patients aged between 40- 60 years old of both genders.
- The patients in (Group A) should be diabetics for more than 10 years and free from any other systemic diseases with diabetic macular edema (by OCT).
- The patients in (Group B) should be diabetics for more than 10 years and free from any other systemic diseases without diabetic macular edema (by OCT).
- The patients in (Group C) should be free of any systemic diseases and normal macular thickness (by OCT)
Exclusion
- Previous history of any intraocular surgery, intravitreal injection, laser or refractive surgery.
- Ocular surface disorders (e.g. dry eye) or any corneal pathology.
- Corneal scars or epithelial dystrophies.
- Use of any topical medications.
- Elevated IOP, pregnancy or lactation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 12 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
153 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04734158
Start Date
August 12 2019
End Date
December 31 2025
Last Update
April 11 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Minia University
Minya, Egypt, 61111