Can we improve knowledge of patients with keratoconus with educational material?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Keratoconus; Eye Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN75317089
• Lead Sponsor: Augenklinik Luzerner Kantonsspital [Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne Eye Clinic]

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-01-10
• Study Completion: 2020-07-02
• Last Update Posted: 27 December 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 43

Inclusion Criteria

1. Previously diagnosed keratoconus on at least one eye
2. Signed written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Inability to follow the procedures of the study due to i.e. language problems, psychological disorders, dementia etc
2. Aged <18 years
3. Enrolment of the investigator, his/her family members, employees and other dependent persons

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knowledge on keratoconus as assessed by an assessment form containing six multiple-choice questions designed according to information gathered in the previous minimum keratoconus study. Distribution of baseline parameters will be assessed and parameters deviating 10% or more between groups will be entered as covariates for the efficacy analyses to reduce the risk for confounding. The effects of the intervention on the primary outcome will be estimated using regression modeling. The assessment form will be provided directly after the intervention or control material.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Stage of keratoconus<br>2. Previous treatments for keratoconus <br>3. Sex, age and highest level of education <br><br>These data will also be collected in the assessment form directly after the intervention or control material.