Recruiting PHASE2 Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing

New treatment option for Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing

Official title Lacripep for Corneal Wound Healing Study

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06854393

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Lacripep as a therapy for superficial corneal injury repair after Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).
  • Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 21 to 55

You may be able to join if

  • Male or female, of any race, 21 years old and older
  • Active-duty U.S. military service members or their dependents eligible for care at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center for 6-month period...
  • Desiring refractive correction of myopia up to -4.00 diopters (D) sphere with or without astigmatism 0 to -1.50 D and up to -4.00 D manifest...
  • Stable refraction for the past year as demonstrated by a change in manifest refractive spherical equivalent of ≤ 0.50 diopters (D) in both eyes
  • CDVA of at least 20/20 in both eyes

You likely can't join if

  • Calculated ablation depth of greater than 75 microns or other conditions in either eye which in the judgement of the investigators will require use...
  • Signs of unstable or progressive myopia, keratoconus or keratoconus suspect in either eye
  • Abnormal corneal topographic findings in either eye e.g., keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration
  • Treatment targeted for monovision
  • Signs and symptoms of dry eye based on: (a) Corneal fluorescein staining total score ≥4 in the National Eye Institute (NEI)/Industry Workshop scale...
  • Female people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or intend to become pregnant during the study. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are contraindications to...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Male or female, of any race, 21 years old and older
  • Active-duty U.S. military service members or their dependents eligible for care at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center for 6-month period postoperatively
  • Desiring refractive correction of myopia up to -4.00 diopters (D) sphere with or without astigmatism 0 to -1.50 D and up to -4.00 D manifest spherical equivalent in both eyes
  • Stable refraction for the past year as demonstrated by a change in manifest refractive spherical equivalent of ≤ 0.50 diopters (D) in both eyes
  • CDVA of at least 20/20 in both eyes
  • Elected to undergo bilateral PRK
  • Able to meet follow up requirements for up to 6-month period post-operatively
What rules you out
  • Calculated ablation depth of greater than 75 microns or other conditions in either eye which in the judgement of the investigators will require use of prophylactic MMC
  • Signs of unstable or progressive myopia, keratoconus or keratoconus suspect in either eye
  • Abnormal corneal topographic findings in either eye e.g., keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration
  • Treatment targeted for monovision
  • Signs and symptoms of dry eye based on: (a) Corneal fluorescein staining total score ≥4 in the National Eye Institute (NEI)/Industry Workshop scale in either eye, (b) Anethetized Schirmer test score ≤5 mm/5 minutes in...
  • Female people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or intend to become pregnant during the study. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are contraindications to refractive surgery in general, including PRK, whether participating in...
  • Residual, recurrent or active ocular diseases or corneal abnormalities in either eye such as iritis, uveitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, herpetic keratitis, vernal conjunctivitis, lagophthalmos, corneal scarring...
  • Previous corneal or intraocular surgery in either eye for refractive or therapeutic purposes
  • Concurrent topical or systemic medications that may impair healing, including corticosteroids, antimetabolites, isotretinoin (Accutane®), amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone®) and/or sumatriptan (Imitrex®) (other...
  • Medical condition(s), which, in the judgment of the investigator, may impair healing, including but not limited to collagen vascular disease, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency diseases, and ocular herpes zoster or...
  • Individuals not legally competent to provide informed consent (e.g., incapacitated individuals, cognitively impaired) will not be enrolled. All people must provide consent to participate in the study

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years to 55 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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