Safety and Effectiveness Study of the VEGA UV-A System for Cross-linking in Eyes With Keratoconus and Ectasia
Long Term Safety and Effectiveness of the VEGA UV-A System for Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Eyes With Keratoconus or Post-Refractive Corneal Ectasia
1 other identifier
interventional
500
1 country
13
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the long tern safety and effectiveness of cross-linking in eyes with keratoconus and ectasia.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for phase_3
Started Dec 2010
13 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
December 1, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 11, 2011
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 21, 2011
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 1, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 1, 2012
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
March 4, 2013
CompletedJune 29, 2022
June 1, 2022
1.6 years
July 11, 2011
December 13, 2012
June 6, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Changes in Corneal Curvature
24 MO
Study Arms (1)
CXL Treatment
EXPERIMENTALAll eyes to be treated with riboflavin and UV light
Interventions
This is a portable electronic device designed to deliver a dose of UV-A light to the treatment area
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- years of age or older
- Diagnosis of Keratoconus or Ectasia
- Central or Inferior steepening on the Pentacam map
- Topography consistent with Keratoconus or Ectasia
- BSCVA 20/20 or worse
- Removal of contact lenses for required period of time
- Signed written informed consent
- Willingness and ability to comply with schedule for follow up visits
You may not qualify if:
- For Keratoconus, a history of previous corneal surgery
- Corneal pachymentry equal to or greater and 400
- Previous ocular condition in the eyes to be treated that may predispose the eye for future complications
- A history of chemical injury or delayed healing
- Pregnancy
- A known sensitivity to the study medications
- Nystagmus or any other condition that would prevent a steady gaze during treatment or other diagnostic tests
- Presence or history of any other condition or finding that makes the patient unsuitable as a candidate
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (13)
Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Woolfson Eye Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Minnesota Eye Consultants
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Laser and Corneal Surgery Assoc. PC
New York, New York, 10022, United States
Mt Sinai Hospital
New York, New York, United States
Pamel Vision & Laser Group
New York, New York, United States
Cleveland Clinic-Cole Eye Institute
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
ReVision Advanced Laser Eye Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43240, United States
OSU Department of Ophthalomogy
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Dell Laser Consultants
Austin, Texas, United States
Slade and Baker Vision Center
Houston, Texas, United States
The Eye Institute of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Bob Gibson
- Organization
- Topcon Medical Systems
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- No
- Restriction Type
- OTHER
- Restrictive Agreement
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 3
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 11, 2011
First Posted
July 21, 2011
Study Start
December 1, 2010
Primary Completion
July 1, 2012
Study Completion
July 1, 2012
Last Updated
June 29, 2022
Results First Posted
March 4, 2013
Record last verified: 2022-06