Trends in Corneal Transplantation From 2001 in Germany: Reports of the DOG-Section Cornea and Its Keratoplasty Registry
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
- Enrollment
- 100,000
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- An overview about absolute numbers of corneal transplantation in Germany.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Aim of this study is to reflect on the changing trends in absolute numbers, surgical techniques and indications of corneal transplantations being performed in Germany.
The Section Cornea of the German Ophthalmological Society provides interim-assessments on a regular basis about the most up-to-date results of this long-term study.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Other
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 1 Year to 100 Years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •All patients in Germany treated with the different types of corneal transplantation since 2001.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients without corneal transplantation.
Arms & Interventions
Patients with corneal transplantation
Aim is to include all patients in Germany treated with the different types of corneal transplantation.
Intervention: Corneal transplantation (Procedure)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
An overview about absolute numbers of corneal transplantation in Germany.
Time Frame: 01/01/2001 to 31/12/2031
A questionnaire about absolute numbers of corneal transplantation per year was sent to the 111 ophthalmological departments in Germany performing corneal transplantation. Data has been and is collected annually since 2001.
An overview about trends in the various types of corneal transplantation in Germany.
Time Frame: 01/01/2001 to 31/12/2031
The questionnaire also records the types of corneal transplantation (i.e. penetrating keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty DSAEK) allowing a discussion of trends in corneal transplantation. Data has been and is collected annually since 2001.
An overview about indications for corneal transplantation in Germany.
Time Frame: 01/01/2001 to 31/12/2031
The questionnaire also records the indications for corneal transplantation (e.g. Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy, pseudophakic corneal decompensation, repeated keratoplasty after graft failure, keratoconus and corneal scarring). Data has been and is collected annually since 2001.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Elias Flockerzi
Principal Investigator, Resident of Ophthalmology
University Hospital, Saarland