Topical FK506 (Tacrolimus) for Prevention of Immune Reactions Following Penetrating Keratoplasty

April 18, 2007 updated by: University Hospital Freiburg
Background: Patients following allogeneic keratoplasty are treated with topical and frequently with systemic steroids to prevent immune reactions. Steroids are known to yield good results, but exert a wide range of side effects. The efficacy of topial FK506 in preventing immune reactions has already been demonstrated experimentally. FK506, an IL-2-inhibitor like Cyclosporin A (CSA), is known to be approximately 100 fold more potent than CSA. Aim of the study: In this study the efficacy and safety of topical FK506 will be compared to our standard treatment (i.e. steroids) after penetrating normal-risk keratoplasty.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Penetrating keratoplasty for Keratoconus
  • Penetrating keratoplasty for Fuchs endothelial dystrophie
  • Penetrating keratoplasty for Bullous keratopathy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Glaucoma
  • Limbal stem cell deficiency
  • Herpetic eye disease
  • Repeat Keratoplasty

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University Hospital Freiburg

Collaborators

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Thomas Reinhard, MD, University eye hospital Freiburg, Germany

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 18, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 18, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

April 20, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 20, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 18, 2007

Last Verified

August 1, 1999

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • FR-2000-2003

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