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Ripasudil for Enhanced Corneal Clearing Following Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty in Fuchs' Dystrophy

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy
Interventions
Drug: Optive, Ophthalmic Solution
Procedure: Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty
Registration Number
NCT03813056
Lead Sponsor
Michael D. Straiko, MD
Brief Summary

Recently, published literature has reported that performing a descemetorhexis in combination with topical Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor therapy was successful in clearing edematous corneas in patients with Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy.

Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate( Glanatec ophthalmic solution 0.4%), a potent ROCK inhibitor, has been approved in Japan since 2014 for ocular use in the treatment of glaucoma. Ripasudil acts as an IOP-lowering drug by affecting aqueous outflow through the trabecular meshwork and Schlemm's canal.

The goal of this study is to test the potential benefits of Ripasudil therapy administered after Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) surgery. We believe that performing a standard DMEK surgery in combination with Ripasudil treatment in patients with Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy could accelerate endothelial cell healing and clear edematous corneas faster, with less post-operative complications.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed clinically with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy by the study investigator.
  • Phakic or pseudophakic with posterior capsule supported, suture-fixated, or sulcus-supported posterior chamber intraocular lens.
  • Fuchs dystrophy grades 2-5 on the Krachmer grading scale.
  • Presence of central guttae and/or stromal edema being the primary cause of decreased vision.
  • The peripheral cornea to the central 6mm is devoid of guttata changes.
  • Best corrected visual acuity in the study eye is 20/40 or worse with glare testing at study enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Uncontrolled glaucoma (IOP >25 mmHg).
  • Presence of secondary corneal pathology such as infective or autoimmune keratitis.
  • Advanced corneal stromal edema with bullae on slit-lamp biomicroscopy.
  • History of herpes simplex virus or cytomegalovirus keratitis.
  • Prior penetrating keratoplasty.
  • Aphakic in study eye.
  • Allergy to any component of the Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate 0.4% that will be used in the course of the study.
  • Tubes or trabeculectomy from prior glaucoma surgery.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Placebo ControlOptive, Ophthalmic SolutionOptive artificial tears will be administered 6x per day for 2-4 weeks
GlanatecDescemet Membrane Endothelial KeratoplastyGlanatec eye drops will be administered 6x per day for 2-4 weeks
Placebo ControlDescemet Membrane Endothelial KeratoplastyOptive artificial tears will be administered 6x per day for 2-4 weeks
GlanatecGlanatecGlanatec eye drops will be administered 6x per day for 2-4 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to corneal clearance6 months

Slit lamp examinations and corneal OCT measurements will be taken in a longitudinal fashion to compare corneal clearance and stabilization.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Post surgery complications6 months

Number of graft detachments requiring a re-bubble procedure and number of graft failures will be recorded.

Endothelial cell density6 months

Specular imaging will be conducted at 3 and 6 month postoperative to compare endothelial cells loss.

Best corrected visual acuity6 months

Longitudinal best corrected visual acuity tests will be performed to compare the time course of best vision attained and reported in Snellen units.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Devers Eye Institute

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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