MyopiaNCT00413517
Evaluation of Epi-lasik in U.S. Army Personnel
A study testing Epi-Lasik in people with Myopia, run by Walter Reed Army Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Epi-Lasik in U.S. Army personnel who have naturally occurring myopia with or without astigmatism. The data from this control group will be collected in such a way as to be comparable to data sets from study groups undergoing wavefront guided PRK… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Myopia
- What is being tested?
- Epi-Lasik
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 150 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Nov 2006to Sep 2009
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 21 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Active duty US Army Soldiers eligible for care at WRAMC
- Male or female, of any race, and at least 21 years old at the time of the pre-operative examination, and have signed an informed consent. The lower age limit of 21 years is intended to ensure documentation of refractive stability.
- Manifest refractive spherical equivalent (MSE) of up to 6.00 diopters (D) at the spectacle plane with refractive cylinder up to 3.00 D.
- Manifest refraction and LADARWave™ refractions must be within 1.00 D.
- Best spectacle corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in both eyes.
- Demonstrated refractive stability, confirmed by clinical records. Neither the spherical nor the cylindrical portion of the refraction may have changed more than 0.50D during the 12-month period immediately preceding the baseline examination, as confirmed by clinical records.
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- Soft contact lens users must have removed their lenses at least 2 weeks before baseline measurements. Hard contact lens users (PMMA or rigid gas permeable lenses) must have removed their lenses at least 4 weeks prior to baseline measurements and have 2 central keratometry readings and 2 manifest refractions taken at least 1 week apart that do not differ by more than 0.50 D in either meridian; mires should be regular.
- Subject must expect to be located in the greater Washington DC area for a 12 month period post-operatively.
- Consent of the subject's command (active duty) to participate in the study.
- Access to transportation to meet follow-up requirements
Who cannot join
- Female subjects who are pregnant, breast-feeding or intend to become pregnant during the study. Female subjects will be given a urine pregnancy test prior to participating in the study to rule out pregnancy. [Pregnancy and breastfeeding are contraindications to refractive surgery in general, including epi-lasik, whether participating in this study or not]
- Concurrent topical or systemic medications that may impair healing, including corticosteroids, antimetabolites, isotretinoin (Accutane), amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone) and/or sumatripin (Imitrex).
- Medical condition(s), which, in the judgment of the investigator, may impair healing, including but not limited to: collagen vascular disease, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency diseases, and ocular herpes zoster or simplex.
- Active ophthalmic disease, neovascularization of the cornea within 1mm of the intended ablation zone, or clinically significant lens opacity.
- Evidence of glaucoma or an intraocular pressure greater than 22 mm Hg at baseline.
- Evidence of keratoconus, corneal irregularity, or abnormal videokeratography in either eye.
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- History of recurrent erosions or epithelial basement dystrophy.
- Patients with known sensitivity or inappropriate responsiveness to any of the medications used in the post-operative course.
- Any physical or mental impairment that would preclude participation in any of the examinations.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Center for Refractive Surgery
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20307
About this study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Epi-Lasik in U.S. Army personnel who have naturally occurring myopia with or without astigmatism. The data from this control group will be collected in such a way as to be comparable to data sets from study groups undergoing wavefront guided PRK, conventional PRK, and related laser refractive surgery procedures.
- Conditions
- Myopia
- Being tested
- Epi-Lasik
- Keywords
- Naturally occurring myopia with or without astigmatism
- Medical subject headings
- Myopia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Epi-LasikProcedure or surgery
A vision correcting surgery
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Safety and efficacy of Epi-LASIK
Measured: 12 months after procedure
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Dec 2006 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2006
- Study completionSep 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for MyopiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
- Investigators
- KRAIG S. BOWER, MD, Principal investigator, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00413517
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- WRAMC WU # 06-23020
- Status last verified
- Jul 2010
- First submitted
- 18 Dec 2006
- Last updated
- 16 Jul 2010
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Jul 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Epi-lasik in U.S. Army Personnel
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00413517
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- WRAMC WU # 06-23020
- Conditions
- Myopia
- Keywords
- Naturally occurring myopia with or without astigmatism
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Walter Reed Army Medical CenterUS federal agency
- Study start
- Nov 2006
- Study completion
- Sep 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Dec 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Epi-Lasik in U.S. Army personnel who have naturally occurring myopia with or without astigmatism. The data from this control group will be collected in such a way as to be comparable to data sets from study groups undergoing wavefront guided PRK, conventional PRK, and related laser refractive surgery procedures.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Active duty US Army Soldiers eligible for care at WRAMC
- Male or female, of any race, and at least 21 years old at the time of the pre-operative examination, and have signed an informed consent. The lower age limit of 21 years is intended to ensure documentation of refractive stability.
- Manifest refractive spherical equivalent (MSE) of up to 6.00 diopters (D) at the spectacle plane with refractive cylinder up to 3.00 D.
- Manifest refraction and LADARWave™ refractions must be within 1.00 D.
- Best spectacle corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in both eyes.
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Female subjects who are pregnant, breast-feeding or intend to become pregnant during the study. Female subjects will be given a urine pregnancy test prior to participating in the study to rule out pregnancy. [Pregnancy and breastfeeding are contraindications to refractive surgery in general, including epi-lasik, whether participating in this study or not]
- Concurrent topical or systemic medications that may impair healing, including corticosteroids, antimetabolites, isotretinoin (Accutane), amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone) and/or sumatripin (Imitrex).
- Medical condition(s), which, in the judgment of the investigator, may impair healing, including but not limited to: collagen vascular disease, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency diseases, and ocular herpes zoster or simplex.
- Active ophthalmic disease, neovascularization of the cornea within 1mm of the intended ablation zone, or clinically significant lens opacity.
- Evidence of glaucoma or an intraocular pressure greater than 22 mm Hg at baseline.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Epi-LasikA vision correcting surgery | Procedure or surgery | – |
Primary outcome
Safety and efficacy of Epi-LASIK
Time frame: 12 months after procedure
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Jul 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
KRAIG S. BOWER, MD principal investigator
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Epi-Lasik in people with Myopia, run by Walter Reed Army Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jul 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Safety and efficacy of Epi-LASIK (time frame: 12 months after procedure). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Jul 2010.