Corneal Outcomes of Scleral Lens Wear
Overview
Tab Title Description
Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 17-002720
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-002720
About this study
Aims
1. Determine the corneal cellular changes that occur in response to scleral lens wear.
2. Determine the role of lens clearance over the cornea in relation to corneal cellular changes
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older
- Keratoconus or ocular surface disease requiring scleral lens wear
Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant corneal scarring.
- Co-existing corneal disease other than the primary diagnosis (above)
- Systemic diseases or medications known to affect the cornea, e.g. diabetes, amiodarone
- Glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Cherie Nau, O.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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Publications
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