25 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
This study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using the PXL Platinum 330 System with riboflavin solution for performing corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) for the treatment of previously untreated corneal ulcers. The PXL Platinum 330 System is a combination product consisting of an ultraviolet A (UV-A) 365 nm wavelength light source (PXL Platinum 330 Illumination System) and riboflavin (Riboflavin 0.23% PESCHKE-L Solution) administered in conjunction with the UV-A light as a photosensitizer. The PXL Platinum 330 System is intended to induce corneal collagen CXL to improve the biomechanical properties of the cornea by strengthening the corneal tissue in the anterior stroma. Corneal collagen CXL is performed by pretreating the cornea with riboflavin ophthalmic solution beginning 40 min before UV-A light exposure to saturate the corneal tissue with the riboflavin photosensitizer. The cornea is then irradiated with UV-A light (365 nm) at an irradiance of 18 mW/cm2 (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) for 10 min. Exposure of the cornea to this UV-A light regimen after topical administration of riboflavin ophthalmic solution has been shown to induce CXL of the corneal collagen fibrils, with a resultant increase in tensile strength and diameter of the collagen fibrils. Clinically, CXL has been shown to stabilize the corneal curvature in eyes with progressive keratoconus, with no significant change in the refractive index of the cornea. Numerous reports and a few clinical trials have also shown benefit in aiding resolution of infective corneal ulcers.
This study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using the PXL Platinum 330 System with riboflavin solution for performing corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) for the treatment of refractory corneal ulcers. The PXL Platinum 330 System is a combination product consisting of an ultraviolet-A (UV-A) 365 nm wavelength light source (PXL Platinum 330 Illumination System) and riboflavin (Peschke Riboflavin 0.25% Transepithelial Solution) administered in conjunction with the UV-A light as a photosensitizer. The PXL Platinum 330 System is intended to induce corneal collagen CXL to improve the biomechanical properties of the cornea by strengthening the corneal tissue in the anterior stroma. Corneal collagen CXL is performed by pretreating the cornea with riboflavin 0.25% ophthalmic solution beginning 40 min before UV-A light exposure to saturate the corneal tissue with the riboflavin photosensitizer. The cornea is then irradiated with UV-A light (365 nm) at an irradiance of 18 mW/cm2 (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) for 10 min. Exposure of the cornea to this UV-A light regimen after topical administration of riboflavin (0.25%) has been shown to induce CXL of the corneal collagen fibrils, with a resultant increase in tensile strength and diameter of the collagen fibrils. Clinically, CXL has been shown to stabilize the corneal curvature in eyes with progressive keratoconus, with no significant change in the refractive index of the cornea. Numerous reports and a few clinical trials have also shown benefit in aiding resolution of infective corneal ulcers.
The study design is a prospective, randomized, controlled interventional study to compare the outcome of ProKera Plus® with conventional treatment in patients with vision-threatening bacterial corneal ulcers. The study will be conducted at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) in two phases for patients who present to an Ophthalmology clinic or Emergency Department at UAMS.
Mycotic Antimicrobial Localized Injection (MALIN) is a randomized, masked, two-arm clinical trial investigating intrastromal voriconazole in the treatment of fungal corneal ulcers. There is currently little evidence to guide the treatment of fungal keratitis beyond topical anti-fungal drops, though intrastromal voriconazole and oral antifungal treatments are used as well. This study will provide evidence to guide the treatment of fungal keratitis in the future. The purpose of this study is to determine differences in microbiological cure for 3-day repeat cultures between different antifungal treatments. For this study, there will be 1:1 randomization to one of these two treatment groups: 1) topical natamycin plus intrastromal voriconazole injection or 2) topical natamycin alone.
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if patients randomized to corneal collagen cross-linking plus medical therapy will have a lower prevalence of positive bacterial or fungal cultures immediately after the procedure than patients who received medical therapy alone. The secondary purpose of this study is to determine if patients randomized to corneal collagen cross-linking will have a better visual acuity at 3 and 12 months than patients who receive medical therapy alone.
This Phase II study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of three fluoroquinolone ophthalmic agents to determine the optimal treatment in patients with infectious corneal ulcers.
This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of gatifloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution compared with ciprofloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution in patients with acute bacterial corneal ulcers
Bacterial corneal ulcers are a leading cause of pediatric blindness in underdeveloped countries due to a lack of antibiotic availability and affordability, among other reasons. Povidone-iodine, an inexpensive and readily available broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, may be an effective and affordable treatment for corneal ulcers, allowing preservation of sight for those afflicted with this disease.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether adding topical steroids improves the outcomes of bacterial corneal ulcers, especially visual acuity.
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of sural nerve transfer and cadaveric nerve graft to re-establish corneal sensation in patients with neurotrophic keratopathy.
The proposed Conventional Cohort Expansion Study involves the use of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs) are derived from the bone marrow. We previously studied the safety of subconjunctival injection of allogeneic bone marrow-derived MSCs in patients with nonhealing epitheliopathy (IRB Protocol 2020-0334). In the present study, we want to study the efficacy of this treatment on chronic epitheliopathies.
This study will evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the UV-X System for Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Eyes with Corneal Infection. The treatment of UV-X system is to use the eyedrops of the riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, and ultraviolet A (UVA) light. The eye drops are placed in affected eye and then affected cornea is exposed to UVA. UVA/riboflavin corneal collagen cross-linking was first used to treat patients in 1998 in Dresden, Germany. Data to date obtained mostly by physicians outside the United States has strongly suggested this treatment as an acceptable alternative, and many subjects have had a lasting effect (no progression) 3-5 years after their initial treatment.
The goal of this study is to investigate the overall theory that the use of chemically preserved solutions associated with contact lenses promotes an increase in bacterial infection.
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of oral voriconazole to topical treatment regimens results in lower rates of perforation in severe fungal corneal ulcers.
The purpose of this study is to determine if natamycin or voriconazole results in better visual outcomes in fungal corneal ulcers, especially visual acuity.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adjunctive topical Cyclosporine A eye drops combined with standard of care topical Natamycin treatment improves vision outcomes in patients with fungal keratitis.
Primary Objective: To assess the efficacy of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on overall corneal thickness via AS-OCT in patients with stage 3 neurotrophic keratitis with respect to change from baseline at weeks 4, 8, and 16. Secondary Objectives: To assess the effects of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on corneal stromal thickness via AS-OCT in patients with stage 3 neurotrophic keratitis with respect to change from baseline at weeks 4, 8, and 16. To assess the effects of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on corneal stromal reflectivity via AS-OCT in patients with stage 3 neurotrophic keratitis with respect to change from baseline at weeks 4, 8, and 16. To assess the effects of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on corneal sensitivity via Cochet-Bonnet aesthesiometer in the center of the lesion with respect to change from baseline at weeks 4, 8, and 16.
This study will be used to support assessment of AIR OPTIX® NIGHT \& DAY® AQUA (AONDA) Soft Contact Lenses' safety and performance in accordance with updated European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) requirements.
Neurotrophic keratitis (NK) is a condition where the cornea, or clear outer covering of the eye, has reduced sensation due to a variety of reasons. In more advanced cases of NK, the cornea can develop an area of thinning called an ulcer. The purpose of this research is to find out if Oxervate (cenegermin-bkbj 0.002%) an FDA-approved treatment for neurotrophic corneal ulcers leads to an increase in thickness of the corneal stroma (middle layer of the cornea) during and after treatment of a neurotrophic ulcer. Corneal thickness will be measured using optical coherence tomography (OCT), a non-contact imaging device used routinely in ophthalmology examinations. Corneal sensation will also be measured during and after treatment with a device called a Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer to see if the treatment increases corneal sensation.
The Parasitic Ulcer Treatment Trial (PUTT) is a multi-center, parallel-group, randomized clinical trial. The purpose of this study is to determine whether including topical corticosteroids in a regimen for acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) will improve vision. Patients presenting to all enrollment centers with evidence of acanthamoeba keratitis will be eligible for the trial if there is evidence of ocular inflammation after 4 weeks of anti-amoebic therapy. Those who agree to participate will be randomized to one of two treatment groups: * Group 1: Topical corticosteroid * Group 2: Topical placebo
This is a multiple site observational study that will review patient features (clinical and morphologic) over a 90 day period during care of participants with microbial keratitis with presence of clinically significant ≥2mm stromal infiltrate compared with participants with other forms of keratitis.
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is a demyelinating chronic progressive or relapsing neuropathy believed to be secondary to an autoimmune response against peripheral nerve antigens.5 We have observed two patients with CIDP with decreased corneal sensation who also suffered neurotrophic corneal ulcers and severe visual loss in the affected eyes. We want to explore the relationship of CIDP and corneal sensitivity. Our hypothesis is that people with CIDP have decreased corneal sensation compared to those without. We plan to perform a prospective study measuring corneal sensation in patients (proposed n=10) with CIDP and without to determine (1) if a difference exists in patients with CIDP compared to controls and (2) the magnitude of the difference. If a difference is detected in corneal sensitivity in patients with CIDP, this awareness amongst physicians and patients may help prevent blinding complications.
This study is comparing 45 minute and 30 minute treatment durations with the UVX corneal cross linking system to treat corneal infections.
This study will evaluate patients with eye complications related to vaccination against smallpox to learn more about these conditions. Vaccinia vaccination has been used for more than 100 years for preventing smallpox. A small number of people who receive the vaccination (less than 1 in 1,000) develop complications, sometimes in their eyes. This usually results from the accidental transfer of the infection from the vaccination site to the face or eyes, perhaps by touching the vaccination area and then the face or eyelids before washing the hands. The study will also examine whether an experimental treatment called NP-016 vaccinia immune globulin can reduce corneal scarring that is sometimes associated with serious vaccinia complications and can impair vision. Children and adults with keratitis, severe conjunctivitis, or blepharitis following exposure to vaccinia vaccination may be eligible for this study. Children must weigh at least 10 kg. Participants undergo the following tests and procedures at enrollment, with some tests repeated at scheduled study visits: 1. Medical history and physical examination 2. Infectious disease consultation 3. Complete eye evaluation including: * Fundus photography to examine the back of the eye - dilation of the pupils with eye drops to examine and photograph the back of the eye * Slit lamp biomicroscopy - evaluation of the front part of the eye with a slit lamp microscope * Eye pressure measurements * Eye swab to look for vaccinia virus or other causes of disease 4. Blood tests 5. Photographs and documentation of eye and skin lesions 6. Vaccinia diagnostic tests, such as skin or mucosa scrapings; blood, throat, or urine cultures; and tissue biopsies, if needed Patients begin treatment with standard medications for their eye disease, such as trifluridine (Viroptic® (Registered Trademark)) anti-viral eye drops. Patients whose condition becomes serious are offered additional treatment with intravenous (through a vein) infusions of either VIG or placebo (salt water solution with no active drug) and are randomly assigned to one or the other treatment group. All patients continue standard-of-care treatment as well. Follow-up visits at the NIH eye clinic are scheduled as required by the patient's condition. Patients with mild complications who are taking only standard medications may need to be seen only 1 month after the initial visit and then 6 months and 12 months later. Patients with more serious conditions who qualify for VIG or placebo treatments may be seen daily for a week, then once a week for the rest of the first month, and then at 6 months and 12 months, unless more frequent treatment or observation is required.
The purpose of the pilot study is to test the efficacy and safety of riboflavin/Ultraviolet A (UVA) cross-linked human donor corneas as carriers for the Boston Keratoprosthesis (Boston KPro) in patients with higher risk for corneal melting (keratolysis).