NCT07140653

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of femtosecond laser arcuate corneal relaxing incisions (AK) combined with Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) implantation for correcting pre-existing corneal astigmatism in patients undergoing cataract or refractive lens exchange surgery. Postoperative assessments will focus on residual refractive astigmatism, visual outcomes, patient satisfaction, and the incidence of adverse events. Arcuate keratotomy and toric IOLs are well-established methods for astigmatism correction, and this study will compare their combined effectiveness using advanced femtosecond laser technology.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
4mo left

Started Sep 2025

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress68%
Sep 2025Sep 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 22, 2025

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 25, 2025

Completed
8 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 2, 2025

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 2, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 2, 2026

Last Updated

December 22, 2025

Status Verified

December 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

August 22, 2025

Last Update Submit

December 18, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of LAL adjustments required to achieve the desired refraction

    8 weeks after last lock-in

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Percentage of eyes with residual refractive astigmatism ≤ 0.50 D

    8 weeks after last lock-in

Study Arms (1)

Femto arcs + LAL

OTHER
Other: Femto arcsDevice: Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)

Interventions

Femtosecond laser-assisted arcuate corneal relaxing incisions (AK) will be performed to correct astigmatism.

Femto arcs + LAL

The LAL is intended to replace the natural lens at time of lens removal.

Femto arcs + LAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Subject must be aged ≥ 21 years at the time of eligibility visit.
  • Subject must have a vector difference of 0.50 D or less in magnitude of pre-operative anterior corneal astigmatism as measured by the Pentacam AXL and the Zeiss IOLMaster 700 (Carl Zeiss Meditec).
  • Subject must be able and willing to comply with the study examination procedures.
  • Astigmatic treatment must require paired arcs \<45mm in length.
  • Subject must be willing to complete the approved informed consent form.
  • Subject must have elected to undergo lens extraction and Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) implantation.
  • Subject must be willing and able to return for scheduled pre-op and follow-up examinations.
  • Subject must have central 7 mm of clear cornea without vascularization.

You may not qualify if:

  • Subject who has undergone previous corneal or intraocular surgery in the eye to be treated.
  • Subject with a history, signs or symptoms of ocular disease or atypical findings that would be contraindicated under standard of care for lens extraction surgery.
  • Subject with neuro-ophthalmic disease.
  • Diabetic or hypertensive subject with clinical evidence of retinal pathology that the investigator believes will significantly affect visual outcomes.
  • Subject with macular degenerative pathology identified at the preoperative visit that the investigator believes will significantly affect visual outcomes.
  • Subject with a history of steroid-responsive rise in intraocular pressure (IOP), preoperative IOP \>25 mmHg, or uncontrolled glaucoma in either eye.
  • Subject with known lens/zonular instability.
  • Subject who cannot achieve dilated pupillary diameter \> 6 mm.
  • Subject with abnormal corneal topography, including evidence of forme fruste keratoconus, keratoconus or pellucid marginal degeneration.
  • Subject with posterior segment disease or degeneration.
  • Subject with corneal disease or pathology that precludes an adequate view for imaging or transmission of laser wavelength of light.
  • Subject with known sensitivity to planned perioperative standard of care medications.
  • Subject participating in any other ophthalmic drug or device clinical trial during the time of this clinical assessment.
  • Subject with known sensitivity to planned assessment concomitant medications.
  • Subjects with severe dry eye syndrome (DES) or history of ocular inflammation that may impact visual outcomes.
  • +1 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Center For Sight

Venice, Florida, 34285, United States

RECRUITING

Carolina Eyecare Physicians

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Astigmatism

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Refractive ErrorsEye Diseases

Study Officials

  • Priya Mathews, MD

    Center For Sight - Clinical Studies

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Helga P Sandoval

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 22, 2025

First Posted

August 25, 2025

Study Start

September 2, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 2, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 2, 2026

Last Updated

December 22, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
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