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K-321 Eye Drops for Fuchs' Dystrophy

Blue Ash, Ohio
This trial is testing K-321 to see if it helps people with FECD recover better after cataract surgery and descemetorhexis by supporting the healing of their cornea. K-321 has shown promise in treating corneal conditions like Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD).
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

110 Participants Needed

AURN001 for Corneal Edema

Cincinnati, Ohio
This trial is testing a new injection called AURN001 to help people with corneal swelling due to inner cornea problems. It aims to find out if AURN001 is safe and effective.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2

100 Participants Needed

K-321 Eye Drops for Fuchs' Dystrophy

Cleveland, Ohio
This trial is testing K-321 to help people with an eye condition called FECD recover after a corneal procedure. The treatment aims to support the growth and repair of eye cells.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

107 Participants Needed

STN1010904 Eye Drops for Fuchs' Dystrophy

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
This trial is testing an eye drop solution called STN1010904 on people with Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD). The goal is to see if these eye drops can help improve or stabilize their cornea condition.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:30 - 75

80 Participants Needed

PRGF for Corneal Surgery

Indianapolis, Indiana
The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and efficacy of brief intraoperative corneal endothelial graft incubation in plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) for reducing postoperative endothelial cell loss.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

100 Participants Needed

Donor Diabetes Impact on Corneal Transplant Success

Indianapolis, Indiana
This double-masked multi-center trial will evaluate the association of diabetes in the cornea donor with transplant success and loss of endothelial cells one year following Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). Study eyes will be assigned to receive either a cornea from a donor without diabetes or a cornea from a donor with diabetes.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:30 - 90

1420 Participants Needed

Laser Treatment for Corneal Dystrophy

Baltimore, Maryland
Granular Corneal Dystrophy is a rare hereditary disease characterized by the development of deposits within the cornea, which may in turn affect the quality of vision. Still today, all existing treatment options are based on surgical intervention and there is no minimally-invasive treatment available for the disease. The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness and safety of Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser as a minimally-invasive treatment for people suffering from Granular Corneal Dystrophy. The main question it aims to answer is if Nd:YAG laser is able to disintegrate the characteristic corneal depositions in a safe manner without causing significant adverse effects. If found suitable to be part of the study, participants will first undergo a series of imaging studies to measure and characterize the corneal deposits. After completion, the participants will undergo the Nd:YAG laser treatment under local anesthesia by a corneal specialist, targeting deposits not involving the visual axis. Following the treatment, participants might need to take antibiotic eye drops for a duration of approximately one week. The participants will be required to attend two follow-up visits: one week after the treatment and 3 months after the treatment. In each one of the follow-up visits, an eye examination will be performed and the same series of imaging studies that was performed prior to the Nd:YAG laser treatment will be repeated.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting

5 Participants Needed

DMEK vs. DSO + Ripasudil for Fuchs' Dystrophy

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Descemet Endothelial Thickness Comparison Trial (DETECT) II is a multi-center, outcome assessor-masked, placebo-controlled clinical trial randomizing 60 patients with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy to DMEK versus Descemet Stripping Only (DSO) with adjunctive Ripasudil.
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Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

60 Participants Needed

Balanced Salt Solution for Cataract Surgery

Town And Country, Missouri
This study aims to identify if the use of BSS PLUS® Sterile Intraocular Irrigating Solution as an irrigation solution leads to improved corneal outcomes vs BSS® Sterile Irrigating Solution in more compromised corneas.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:22+

27 Participants Needed

Laser Treatment for Glaucoma Prevention in Corneal Disease

Montreal, Quebec
The Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro) is a special plastic device that is used to replace a sick cornea (transparent part of the eye, in front of the iris) in order to restore vision in patients who have failed traditional corneal transplants or have a very poor prognosis of success. Glaucoma is a chronic disease which causes optic nerve damage secondary to high pressure inside the eye and could lead to vision loss in the long term. Glaucoma is highly prevalent in patients who require a KPro and even more after their procedure. In order to decrease the intra-ocular pressure, surgeons can use multiple eyedrops. Unfortunately, following the KPro surgery, eyedrops lose their efficiency because they are less absorbed by the eye. The transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (TS-CPC) is a laser treatment used in advanced refractory glaucoma. This laser helps decrease the intra-ocular pressure and have a better control of the disease. There are different methods of laser transmission, including the continuous transmission (G-Probe) and the micro-pulsation method (Micopulse). Given the high prevalence of glaucoma in patients receiving a KPro, the investigators are studying the effect of giving the TS-CPC treatment prophylactically to patients before their Boston keratoprosthesis. Our hypothesis is that prophylactic TS-CPC will decrease glaucoma progression as well as the risks of developing glaucoma following the Boston keratoprosthesis . METHOD The investigators aim to recruit twenty (20) patients who are scheduled to receive Boston KPro. Participants will be randomized into two groups: 1) Groupe 1 will receive a prophylactic treatment of transscleral cyclophotocoagulation a G-Probe. 2) Groupe 2 will receive a prophylactic treatment of transscleral cyclophotocoagulation with a micropulse transmission (MicroPulse). The patients will receive their laser treatment by a glaucoma specialist 4 to 8 weeks before their KPro surgery. One week following their laser treatment, the participants will be examined by their glaucoma specialist. Following their KPro surgery, patients will have a follow-up at day-1, weeks 1 and 2, months 1 and 3, then every 4 to 6 months for 5 years. Additional non-invasive glaucoma tests will be performed twice during the first 3 months following the surgery and will be repeated every 4-6 months. Visual acuity results, the visual field tests and rates of post-operative complications will be compared between the different groups.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

20 Participants Needed

NAC Eye Drops for Fuchs' Dystrophy

Boston, Massachusetts
This trial tests if NAC eye drops can protect eye cells by reducing harmful oxidative stress in patients with advanced FECD and cataracts. The study involves patients who are already scheduled for eye surgeries. NAC is expected to help by protecting the corneal cells from damage. NAC has been used topically in the treatment of various eye conditions due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mucolytic properties.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:21+

45 Participants Needed

Contact Lens Wear for Fuchs' Dystrophy

Boston, Massachusetts
The purpose of this study is to determine the difference in the cornea's response to contact lens placement between healthy and unhealthy eyes. The amount of corneal swelling (corneal thickness) between normal and FECD patients before and after a stress test will be measured and compared.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2

20 Participants Needed

OCT-Guided Phototherapeutic Keratectomy for Corneal Opacity

Portland, Oregon
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machines are non-contact instruments that can measure the depth of scars and other causes of cloudiness in the front of the cornea. The purpose of this study is to determine whether OCT-guided settings for the lasers used for removal of corneal scars and other partial-thickness corneal defects result in improved vision in patients receiving these procedures.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

80 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

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"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."

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"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."

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Paralysis PatientAge: 50

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Corneal Dystrophy clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Corneal Dystrophy clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Corneal Dystrophy trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Corneal Dystrophy is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Corneal Dystrophy medical study?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Corneal Dystrophy clinical trials?

Most recently, we added Contact Lens Wear for Fuchs' Dystrophy, PRGF for Corneal Surgery and AURN001 for Corneal Edema to the Power online platform.

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