NCT01143389

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using riboflavin and UV light to treat progressive keratoconus or post-refractive corneal ectasia.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
510

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2010

Longer than P75 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2010

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 11, 2010

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 14, 2010

Completed
7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 30, 2017

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 30, 2017

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

May 4, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

June 6, 2018

Status Verified

May 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

7.1 years

First QC Date

June 11, 2010

Results QC Date

April 3, 2018

Last Update Submit

May 3, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

KeratoconusEctasiacross linkingcollagen cross linking

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Maximum Keratometry From Baseline to 6 Months After Treatment

    Change in maximum keratometry (Kmax) between baseline and 6 months after treatment, measured by corneal tomography.

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Pachymetry

    6 months

  • Corrected Distance Visual Acuity (CDVA)

    6 months

  • Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity (UDVA)

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

Riboflavin 0.1% eyedrops every 5 minutes

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The eye will be irradiated for 30 minutes with UVX light, during which time instillation of riboflavin will continue (1 drop every 5 minutes for this arm).

Drug: RiboflavinDevice: UVX light

Riboflavin 0.1% eyedrops every 2 minutes

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The eye will be irradiated for 30 minutes with UVX light, during which time instillation of riboflavin will continue (1 drop every 2 minutes for this arm).

Drug: RiboflavinDevice: UVX light

Interventions

Riboflavin 0.1% eye drops are applied before and during irradiation of the cornea.

Riboflavin 0.1% eyedrops every 2 minutesRiboflavin 0.1% eyedrops every 5 minutes
UVX lightDEVICE

UVX 365 nm wavelength light source is applied with continued application of riboflavin.

Riboflavin 0.1% eyedrops every 2 minutesRiboflavin 0.1% eyedrops every 5 minutes

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years of age or older
  • Having documented ectasia on topography or tomography after previous refractive surgery OR progressive keratoconus defined as one or more of the following changes over a period of 36 months or less before randomization:
  • An increase of ≥ 1.00 D in the steepest keratometry value (or sim K)
  • An increase of ≥ 1.00 D in regular astigmatism evaluated by subjective manifest refraction
  • A myopic shift (decrease in the spherical equivalent) of ≥ 0.50 D on subjective manifest refraction
  • Documented decrease in visual acuity associated with irregular astigmatism and topographic features of ectasia.
  • Subjects with keratoconus diagnosis only:
  • a. Axial topography consistent with keratoconus b. Presence of central or inferior steepening on the Pentacam map. c. Presence of one or more slit lamp findings associated with keratoconus, such as: i. Fleischer ring ii. Vogt striae iii. Corneal thinning iv. Corneal scarring
  • Contact Lens Wearers Only: Removal of contact lenses for the required period of time prior to the screening refraction:
  • Contact Lens Type Minimum Discontinuation Time Soft 3 Days Soft Extended Wear 1 Week Soft Toric 2 Weeks Rigid gas permeable 2 Weeks
  • Signed written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • \. Any keratoconus patient over 21 years of age without evidence of progression of his corneal deformity.
  • \. Patients with excessively thin corneas. 3. Previous ocular condition in the eyes to be treated that may predispose the eye for future complications, for example:
  • a. History of corneal disease (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster keratitis, recurrent erosion syndrome, corneal melt, corneal dystrophy, etc.) b. Clinically significant corneal scarring in the proposed treatment zone 4. A history of chemical injury or delayed epithelial healing in the eye(s) to be treated.
  • \. A known sensitivity to treatment medications. 6. Patients with a current condition that, in the treating physician's opinion, would interfere with or prolong epithelial healing.
  • \. Pregnancy (including plan to become pregnant) or lactation during the course of the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Price Vision Group

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Wittig-Silva C, Whiting M, Lamoureux E, Lindsay RG, Sullivan LJ, Snibson GR. A randomized controlled trial of corneal collagen cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: preliminary results. J Refract Surg. 2008 Sep;24(7):S720-5. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20080901-15.

    PMID: 18811118BACKGROUND
  • Raiskup-Wolf F, Hoyer A, Spoerl E, Pillunat LE. Collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A light in keratoconus: long-term results. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2008 May;34(5):796-801. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.12.039.

    PMID: 18471635BACKGROUND
  • Mazzotta C, Traversi C, Baiocchi S, Sergio P, Caporossi T, Caporossi A. Conservative treatment of keratoconus by riboflavin-uva-induced cross-linking of corneal collagen: qualitative investigation. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2006 Jul-Aug;16(4):530-5. doi: 10.1177/112067210601600405.

    PMID: 16952090BACKGROUND
  • Caporossi A, Baiocchi S, Mazzotta C, Traversi C, Caporossi T. Parasurgical therapy for keratoconus by riboflavin-ultraviolet type A rays induced cross-linking of corneal collagen: preliminary refractive results in an Italian study. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 May;32(5):837-45. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.01.091.

    PMID: 16765803BACKGROUND
  • Price MO, Fairchild K, Feng MT, Price FW Jr. Prospective Randomized Trial of Corneal Cross-linking Riboflavin Dosing Frequencies for Treatment of Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia. Ophthalmology. 2018 Apr;125(4):505-511. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2017.10.034. Epub 2017 Dec 2.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

KeratoconusDilatation, Pathologic

Interventions

Riboflavin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Corneal DiseasesEye DiseasesPathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

FlavinsPteridinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingCoenzymesEnzymes and CoenzymesPigments, BiologicalBiological Factors

Limitations and Caveats

Limitations included the 6-month follow up duration and the reduced reproducibility of measurement techniques in eyes with ectasia as compared with normal eyes.

Results Point of Contact

Title
Marianne Price, PhD
Organization
Cornea Research Foundation of America

Study Officials

  • Francis W Price, MD

    Price Vision Group

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 11, 2010

First Posted

June 14, 2010

Study Start

May 1, 2010

Primary Completion

May 30, 2017

Study Completion

August 30, 2017

Last Updated

June 6, 2018

Results First Posted

May 4, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-05

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