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Study NCT ID: NCT01868620
Status: TERMINATED
Last Update Posted: 2019-07-16
First Post: 2013-05-29
Is NOT Gene Therapy: False
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Non-inferiority Trial of Iontophoretic Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL) Compared to Standard Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Progressive Keratoconus.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: Non-inferiority Trial of Iontophoretic Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL) Compared to Standard Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Progressive Keratoconus.
Status: TERMINATED
Status Verified Date: 2019-07
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: The investigator decided to stop the trial due to a lack of inclusion.
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: IONTO-CXL
Brief Summary: The primary purpose of the protocol is to compare the current standard CXL with iontophoretic CXL to provide evidence in relation to the efficacy and safety in progressive keratoconus.

Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) is the first surgical procedure that appears to halt the progression of keratoconus. In the current standard CXL, the central corneal epithelium must be debrided to efficiently permeate the corneal stroma with riboflavin. The epithelium debridement can cause severe pain, infection and stromal haze. The study hypothesis is that iontophorese CXL is as effective as standard CXL to stabilize a progressive keratoconus.
Detailed Description: Keratoconus is a common bilateral progressive corneal ecstatic disease causing visual impairment by inducing irregular astigmatism and corneal opacities. This disorder typically begins during teenage years, progresses until the age of 30 to 40 years and, in severe forms, may need a corneal transplantation. CXL has changed the natural evolution of keratoconus. It creates links between collagen fibrils in order to rigidify the corneal stroma and slow down the progression of keratoconus. The corneal stroma is soaked with a riboflavin solution before being exposed to ultraviolet-A radiation.

In the current standard CXL, the central corneal epithelium must be debrided to allow the penetration of riboflavin into the cornea with a risk of side effects, such as pain for the first two post-operative days, temporary loss of visual acuity during the first three months, and serious complications such as infection and stromal opacity due to corneal scarring.

Iontophoresis is a non invasive technique in which a weak electric current is used to enhance the penetration of riboflavin into the cornea. The iontophoresis technique could allow intrastromal riboflavin diffusion, while keeping the corneal epithelium on, combining the efficiency of the standard procedure without the side effects of epithelial debridement.

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:

Secondary ID Infos

Secondary ID Type Domain Link View
HAO OTHER University Hospital of Toulouse View