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Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Ectasia (CXL)
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by Peschke Meditrade, GmbH, November 2008
Sponsors and Collaborators: Peschke Meditrade, GmbH
Clinical Research Consultants, Inc.
Information provided by: Peschke Meditrade, GmbH
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00674661
  Purpose

Prospective, randomized multicenter study to determine the safety and effectiveness of performing corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) using riboflavin and UVA light in eyes with ectasia after refractive surgery.


Condition Intervention Phase
Ectasia
Procedure: Cross-linking with riboflavin/UVA light
Procedure: Sham comparator
Phase II
Phase III

Drug Information available for: Riboflavin
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title: Safety and Effectiveness of the UV-X System for Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Eyes With Corneal Ectasia After Refractive Surgery

Further study details as provided by Peschke Meditrade, GmbH:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Change in keratomerty [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Bestspectacle-corrected visual acuity [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Estimated Enrollment: 160
Study Start Date: January 2008
Estimated Study Completion Date: August 2009
Estimated Primary Completion Date: August 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
1: Active Comparator
Corneal collagen cross-linking with riboflavin and UVA light
Procedure: Cross-linking with riboflavin/UVA light
Cross-linking with riboflavin/UVA light
2: Sham Comparator
Riboflavin without UVA light
Procedure: Sham comparator
Sham treatment with riboflavin in the absence of UVA light

Detailed Description:

Subjects are randomized to a control group or a treatment group, with the control group crossed over to the treatment group at the 3 month visit. Fellow eyes may be treated at 3 months or later. Corneal collagen cross-linking is performed as a single treatment. Subjects are followed for 12 months after the procedure to evaluate the long term effects of corneal collagen cross-linking.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   14 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of ectasia after refractive surgery
  • Documented ectasia on Pentacam or topography map
  • BSCVA worse than 20/20
  • Must complete all study visits

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of delayed wound healing
  • History of corneal melt or corneal dystrophy
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00674661

Contacts
Contact: Barbara S Fant, PharmD 513-961-8200 bsfant@crc-regulatory.com
Contact: R. Doyle Stulting, MD, PhD 404-778-6166 opthrds@emory.edu

Locations
United States, California
Gordon Binder Weiss Vision Insitute Recruiting
San Diego, California, United States, 92122
Contact: Perry Binder, MD     858-455-6800        
Contact: Cathi Lyons     858-455-6800     clyons@gbwvision.com    
Principal Investigator: Perry Binder, MD            
United States, Florida
Center for Excellence in Eye Care Recruiting
Miami, Florida, United States, 33176
Contact: William Trattler, MD     305-598-2020     wtrattler@gmail.com    
Contact: Matty Infante     305-598-2020     mattyceec@bellsouth.net    
Principal Investigator: William Trattler, MD            
United States, Indiana
Price Vision Group Recruiting
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46260
Contact: Marianne Price, PhD     317-814-2990     marianneprice@cornea.org    
Principal Investigator: Francis Price, Jr., MD            
United States, Kansas
Durrie Vision Recruiting
Overton (Kansas City), Kansas, United States, 66211
Contact: Brigette Ellis, COT     913-491-3330 ext 7255     bellis@durrievision.com    
Principal Investigator: Daniel S. Durrie, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Jason E. Stahl, MD            
United States, Maryland
Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University Recruiting
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
Contact: Albert Jun, MD     410-502-8753     aljun@jhmi.edu    
Contact: Carolyn Speck     410-502-8753     cspeck@jhmi.edu    
Principal Investigator: Walter Stark, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Albert Jun, MD            
United States, Minnesota
Minnesota Eye Consultants Recruiting
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55404
Contact: Marlane Brown, OD     612-813-3621     mjbrown@mneye.com    
Contact: Allison Parent     952-567-6112        
Principal Investigator: David Hardten, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Richard Lindstrom, MD            
United States, New Jersey
Cornea & Laser Eye Institute; Hersh Vision Group Recruiting
Teaneck, New Jersey, United States, 07666
Contact: Kristen Fry, OD     201-692-9434     KFry@vision-institute.com    
Principal Investigator: Peter Hersh, MD            
United States, New York
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island Recruiting
Rockville Centre, New York, United States, 11570
Contact: Anne Bjornson, COT     516-766-2519 ext 148     abjornson@ocli.net    
Principal Investigator: Eric Donnenfeld, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Marguerite McDonald, MD            
Edward Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University Medical Center Recruiting
New York, New York, United States, 10032
Contact: Elona Gavazi     212-305-5922     EG2119@columbia.edu    
Contact: William Kim     212-305-5067     billkim@columbia.edu    
Principal Investigator: Stephen Trokel, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Richard Braunstein, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Amelia Schrier, MD            
Sponsors and Collaborators
Peschke Meditrade, GmbH
Clinical Research Consultants, Inc.
Investigators
Study Director: R. Doyle Stulting, MD, PhD Emory University
  More Information

Responsible Party: Emory University ( Study Director: R. Doyle Stulting, MD, PhD )
Study ID Numbers: UVX-003
Study First Received: May 6, 2008
Last Updated: November 9, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00674661  
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Peschke Meditrade, GmbH:
ectasia
cross-linking
crosslinking
cornea
riboflavin
UVA

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Corneal Diseases
Riboflavin
Dilatation, Pathologic

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Photosensitizing Agents
Vitamin B Complex
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Growth Substances
Vitamins
Therapeutic Uses
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Micronutrients
Dermatologic Agents
Pharmacologic Actions

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009