Amniotic Membrane and Anterior Stromal Puncture to the Treatment of Symptomatic Bullous Keratopathy
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Bullous Keratopathy
- Registration Number
- NCT00659308
- Lead Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether amniotic membrane transplantation is as effective as anterior stromal puncture in the relief of symptomatic bullous keratopathy.
- Detailed Description
Patients with symptomatic bullous keratopathy were randomized in 2 groups and submitted to amniotic membrane transplantation or anterior stromal puncture. The follow up was made with 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. Evaluation included complete ophthalmologic exam, esthesiometry, pachymetry, impression cytology and evaluation of pain.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 38
Inclusion Criteria
- bullous keratopathy
Exclusion Criteria
- age under 18 years old
- asymptomatic bullous keratopathy
- corneal infection
- ocular hypertension
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Federal University of Sao Paulo
🇧🇷Sao Paulo, Brazil