This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a specialized amniotic membrane preparation as an adjuvant therapy for patients with moderate-to-severe infected corneal ulcers. The specialized membrane contains a combination of Riboflavin and Moxifloxacin, which is applied during Photo-Activated Chromophore Keratitis-Corneal Cross-linking (PACK-CXL) therapy. The researchers compare this new approach with the standard PACK-CXL procedure to see if it improves corneal healing (re-epithelialization) and reduces inflammation markers. The study was conducted in a randomized controlled trial format at Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
32
Patients receiving PACK-CXL therapy with the addition of a specialized amniotic membrane containing 0.1% riboflavin and 0.5% moxifloxacin
Patients receive standard Photo-Activated Chromophore Keratitis-Corneal Cross-linking (PACK-CXL) therapy according to national clinical guidelines
Dr. Sardjito General Hospital
Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Corneal Re-epithelialization
The speed and percentage of the corneal surface healing
Time frame: Day 28 (week 4)
Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Levels
Measurement of IL-6, CXCL2, IL-1β, and IL-8 levels (pg/mL) in the corneal environment or tears to assess the reduction in inflammation
Time frame: Day before intervention (baseline), Day 7, Day 14, Day 28
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