Long-term follow-up for patients with corneal diseases

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on the long-term follow-up of patients suffering from corneal diseases, particularly corneal ectasia and keratoconus. It aims to analyze the quality of surgical interventions, such as corneal cross-linking, and to monitor disease progression and corneal stability post-surgery. The study employs various diagnostic techniques, including biomicroscopy, optical coherence tomography, and corneal topography, to gather comprehensive data on patient outcomes. By closely examining these parameters, the study seeks to improve understanding of corneal disease management and treatment efficacy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* corneal disease
* corneal ectasia

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnancy
* age under 18 years

Where it's running

• Department of Ophthalmology; Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus; Technical University Dresden
  Dresden, Saxony, Germany Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Robert Herber, MSc
• Email: robert.herber@uniklinikum-dresden.de
• Phone: 004935145815091

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.