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Clinical Trials/NCT00659308
NCT00659308
Completed
Not Applicable

Amniotic Membrane and Anterior Stromal Puncture: a Comparative Study in the Treatment of Symptomatic Bullous Keratopathy

Federal University of São Paulo1 site in 1 country38 target enrollmentJune 2005

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Bullous Keratopathy
Sponsor
Federal University of São Paulo
Enrollment
38
Locations
1
Status
Completed
Last Updated
18 years ago

Overview

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.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
June 2005
End Date
June 2007
Last Updated
18 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Single Group
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Federal University of São Paulo

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • bullous keratopathy

Exclusion Criteria

  • age under 18 years old
  • asymptomatic bullous keratopathy
  • corneal infection
  • ocular hypertension

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

Study Sites (1)

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