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Simultaneous pHototherapeutic Keratectomy and corneAl Collagen cRosslinking in Eyes With Keratoconus: a Randomized Trial (SHARK)

Simultaneous pHototherapeutic Keratectomy and corneAl Collagen cRosslinking in Eyes With Keratoconus: a Randomized Trial (SHARK)

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18 years and older
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Overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare CXL with combined treatment with CXL and t-PTK.

The main questions it aims to answer are whether combined treatment can give better visual acuity and if the treatments are equally safe.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients must be 18 years or older at the time of signing the informed consent form. There is no upper age limit.
  • Progressive keratoconus with indication for CXL
  • Corneal thickness ≥ 420 μm

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other eye disease causing visual impairment

Study details
    Keratoconus

NCT06264024

Oslo University Hospital

20 February 2024

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