This study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of isotonic riboflavin for corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus and corneal ectasia. will determine the safety and efficacy of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) performed with two different riboflavin formulations for reducing corneal curvature.
This study will determine the safety and efficacy of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) performed with two different riboflavin formulations for reducing corneal curvature. Subjects will be randomized to one of 2 groups. One group will be treated with a methylcellulose riboflavin solution and the other group will be treated with a dextran riboflavin solution. Both groups will be exposed to 3mW/cm2 of continuous UVA light for a total of 30 minutes; each group will continue to be administered the designated riboflavin drops during UV exposure. The primary efficacy parameter that will be evaluated over time is maximum keratometry (Kmax) in the randomized eyes for each treatment group. The secondary efficacy parameter will be to determine if the two treatment groups equivalent in their Kmax change at 12 months after treatment compared with baseline.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
170
Corneal epithelium removed followed by riboflavin drop administration (riboflavin/dextran -vs- riboflavin/methylcellulose) every 2 minutes for 30 minutes followed by UV light exposure with additional riboflavin administration every 2 minutes for 30 minutes. Subjects will be randomized to receive either the riboflavin/dextran solution or the riboflavin/HPMC solution.
Cornea and Laser Eye Institue - Hersh Vision Group
Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
RECRUITINGMaximum keratometry
The change in maximum keratometry (Kmax) from baseline will be evaluated at 12 months for all eyes randomized in group 1 and group 2.
Time frame: 12 months
Visual acuity
Change in uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BCVA) compared to the baseline examination will be evaluated at 12 months postoperatively.
Time frame: 1 year
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