Keratoconus - Biomarkers and Questionnaire
- Conditions
- Keratoconus
- Registration Number
- NCT02887326
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
- Brief Summary
The biomarker study adds to our previous study on biomarkers in tear fluid. In this study the investigators examine wether the biomarker levels are in correlation with the disease level and duration of disease.
The questionnaire study focuses on the patients perspective. With a validated questionnaire fore keratoconus patient it examine the patients self.-evaluated visual challenges and quality of life
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 287
Inclusion Criteria
- Keratoconus residint in the Central Denmark Region
Exclusion Criteria
- Other eye diseases
- Ocular traumas.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Protein levels in tear fluid, saliva and blood(plasma) fall 2018 Ranch analysis of questionnaire fall 2018
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What tear fluid biomarkers correlate with keratoconus severity and progression in NCT02887326?
How do tear biomarkers in NCT02887326 compare to corneal topography for keratoconus staging?
Which tear biomarkers in NCT02887326 identify keratoconus subtypes with distinct visual impairment patterns?
What adverse visual symptoms are reported by keratoconus patients in the NCT02887326 observational study?
What other biomarkers are being investigated for keratoconus progression alongside the University of Aarhus studies?