Efficacy of Cultivated Corneal Epithelial Stem Cell for Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Severe Ocular Surface Damage
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
- Enrollment
- 19
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Ocular surface status (signs of limbal deficiency and immunopathological markers)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to elucidate the appropriate condition of developing cultivated corneal epithelial graft and evaluate the surgical outcome of transplantation of the cultivated corneal epithelial stem cell in the patients.
Detailed Description
Ocular surface damage caused by severe ocular surface diseases, particularly thermal and chemical burn or Stevens-Johnson syndrome result in corneal epithelial defect, corneal vascularization, corneal conjunctivalization and loss of transparency. Corneal limbal stem cell transplantation has been demonstrated to improve the outcome of ocular surface reconstruction. However, the conventional management of allograft limbal transplantation generally has unsatisfactory outcome because of high risk of rejection and requires long-life immunosuppressive medications.
Investigators
Pinnita Prabhasawat
Associate Professor
Mahidol University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Unilateral/Bilateral limbal stem cell deficiency proved by specific clinical features and impression cytology result
Exclusion Criteria
- •Age under 18
- •Active ocular infection, Severe dry eye, Uncontrolled glaucoma
- •Immunocompromised host
- •Pregnancy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Ocular surface status (signs of limbal deficiency and immunopathological markers)
Time Frame: Three years