Status:

RECRUITING

Investigator Initiated, Prospective Study of Xenia Corneal Lenticule

Lead Sponsor:

The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust

Collaborating Sponsors:

Gebauer Company

Conditions:

Keratoconus

Post-Laser Retinal Condition

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-79 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Cornea ectatic conditions such as keratoconus and post-LASIK (Laser In situ Keratomileusis) ectasia are disorders of the eye that are notorious for its uncontrolled progression over time, leading to l...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of severe keratoconus in patients who would prefer to avoid corneal transplant surgery / penetrating keratoplasty OR
  • Diagnosis of severe post-LASIK Ectasia in patients who would prefer to avoid corneal transplant surgery / penetrating keratoplasty
  • In terms of general health, patients must be free of diagnosed terminal illnesses (life expectancy of greater than or equal to 2 years).
  • Patients must be aged 18 years or over and less than 80 years old
  • Patients' contact lenses must have been removed at least one-week prior to surgery for soft lenses and two weeks prior to surgery for hard lenses
  • Subject understands the study requirements and the treatment procedures and provides written Informed Consent before any study-specific tests or procedures are performed
  • Patient must be able and willing to complete all study visits and comply with the study-specific requirements

Exclusion

  • History or presence of any ocular pathologies that may interfere with the planned surgical treatment, including corneal epithelial problems
  • Previous corneal transplantation or corneal implant in the designated eye
  • Cataract with anticipated surgical intervention (IOL implantation) within 2 years
  • Active inflammation and/or infection of the eye or the eye lid
  • Patients with Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) \<10 mmHg or \>21 mmHg
  • Professionally diagnosed and currently treated autoimmune diseases
  • Current strong symptoms of any allergy
  • History of major organ transplantation and/or current continuing immunosuppressive treatment
  • History of blood transfusion within the last 12 months
  • Subject who is currently participating or has participated in another investigational clinical study within the past 60 days Pregnancy and lactation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 15 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04741230

Start Date

May 15 2024

End Date

April 1 2026

Last Update

January 6 2025

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The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom, WV10 0QP