Transepithelial Corneal Collagen Crosslinking for Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia

February 6, 2023 updated by: Cornea and Laser Eye Institute
Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) has been proposed as an effective method of reducing progression of both keratoconus and corneal ectasia after surgery, as well as possibly decreasing the steepness of the cornea in these pathologies. During previous studies of the CXL procedure, the surface epithelial cells have been removed. Transepithelial crosslinking in which the epithelium is not removed has been proposed to offer a number of advantages over traditional crosslinking including an increased safety profile by reducing the risk for infection as no epithelial barrier will be broken, faster visual recovery and improved patient comfort in the early postoperative healing period.

Study Overview

Status

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Active, not recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The objective of this study is to investigate the difference between two regimens of transepithelial crosslinking. The study will compare two riboflavin dosing regimens during the crosslinking procedure. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transepithelial corneal collagen crosslinking performed with riboflavin 0.1% for reducing corneal curvature. Safety and efficacy outcomes will then be compared between the treatment groups. In particular, we will compare the two groups with regard to their efficacy in reducing corneal curvature. Secondary outcomes will include visual acuity. Safety assessments will include a tabulation of adverse events, patient symptoms, loss of visual acuity, changes in endothelial cell density, slit lamp examination of the cornea and lens, and contact lens tolerance for contact lens wearers

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

Enrollment

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160

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • New Jersey
      • Teaneck, New Jersey, United States, 07666
        • Cornea and Laser Eye Institute

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • A diagnosis of keratoconus or a diagnosis of corneal ectasia after corneal refractive surgery
  • Vision with contact lenses or glasses is worse than 20/20
  • Corneal thickness greater than 375 microns at the thinnest point

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Eyes classified as either normal, atypical normal, or keratoconus suspect on the severity grading scheme.
  • Corneal pachymetry ≤ 350 microns at the thinnest point measured by Pentacam in the eye(s) to be treated.
  • Previous ocular condition (other than refractive error) in the eye(s) to be treated that may predispose the eye for future complications
  • Clinically significant corneal scarring in the CXL treatment zone
  • Pregnancy (including plan to become pregnant) or lactation during the course of the study
  • A known sensitivity to study medications
  • Patients with nystagmus or any other condition that would prevent a steady gaze during the CXL treatment or other diagnostic tests.
  • Patients with a current condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with or prolong epithelial healing.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Riboflavin drops every minute
Administration of riboflavin every 2 minutes for the duration of UV exposure.
Drug: Riboflavin
Administration of riboflavin every 2 minutes for the duration of UV exposure.
Other Names:
  • Riboflavin without dextran
Drug: Riboflavin
Administration of riboflavin every 1 minute for the duration of UV exposure.
Other Names:
  • Riboflavin without Dextran
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Riboflavin drops every 2 minutes
Administration of riboflavin every 1 minute for the duration of UV exposure.
Drug: Riboflavin
Administration of riboflavin every 2 minutes for the duration of UV exposure.
Other Names:
  • Riboflavin without dextran
Drug: Riboflavin
Administration of riboflavin every 1 minute for the duration of UV exposure.
Other Names:
  • Riboflavin without Dextran

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Maximum Keratometry
Time Frame: 12 months
The change in maximum keratometry (Kmax) from baseline will be evaluated at 12 months for all eyes randomized to the two treatment groups. As a secondary analysis of this endpoint, the change in maximum keratometry (Kmax) from baseline will be evaluated at 1, 3 and 6 month for all eyes
12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Manifest refraction
Time Frame: 12 months
The change in manifest refraction spherical equivalent from baseline will be evaluated at 12 months. As a secondary analysis of this endpoint, a repeated measures analysis of variance will be conducted to assess the profile of the treatments across time at 1,3, and 6 months to look at the effect of wound healing on this variable.
12 months
Visual Acuity
Time Frame: 12 months
Change in BSCVA (best spectacle corrected visual acuity) and UCVA (uncorrected visual acuity) compared to the baseline examination will be evaluated at 12 months postoperatively. As a secondary analysis of this endpoint, data across time from 1, 3, and 6 months following the CXL procedure will be analyzed.
12 months
Endothelial cell density
Time Frame: 12 months
Endothelial cell count will be obtained using specular microscopy (Konan Medical) prior to CXL treatment and at 12 months postoperatively.
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Cornea and Laser Eye Institute

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

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November 1, 2011

Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)

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December 1, 2024

Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)

Study Completion

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December 1, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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November 1, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 1, 2011

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

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November 3, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

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February 8, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 6, 2023

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • CLEI-EpiCXL

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