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EctasiaPhase 3NCT01398839

Safety Study of the VEGA UV-A System to Treat Ectasia

A Phase 3 study testing VEGA UV-A Illumination System and Riboflavin in people with Ectasia, run by Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. at 12 sites in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) when used to treat ectasia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Ectasia
What is being tested?
VEGA UV-A Illumination System and Riboflavin
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
103 participants
Where
12 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Dec 2010to Jul 2012
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 18 Years of age or older
  • Diagnosis of Ectasia
  • Presence of central or inferior steepening
  • Topography consistent with ectasia
  • BSCVA 20/20 or worse
  • If contact lens wearer; removal of contact lenses for required period of time
  • Signed informed consent
  • Willingness and ability to comply with schedule for follow-up visits

Who cannot join

  • Previous ocular condition that may predispose the eye for future complications or prevent the possibility of improved vision
  • History of chemical injury or delayed epithelial healing
  • A known sensitivity to study medications
  • Nystagmus or any other condition that would prevent a steady gaze during the treatment or other diagnostic tests
  • A condition that would interfere with or prolong epithelial healing
  • Presence or history of any other condition or finding that makes the patient unsuitable for treatment

Trial locations and contacts

12 sites in 1 country.

12 sites in 1 country

United States12 sites
  • Woolfson Eye Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Dell Laser Consultants

    Austin, Texas

  • Minnesota Eye Consultants, P.A.

    Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431

  • Cleveland Clinic-Cole Eye Institute

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195

  • The Ohio State University College of Medicine

    Columbus, Ohio, 43212

  • ReVision Advanced Laser Eye Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43240

  • Slade & Baker Vision

    Houston, Texas

  • Laser and Corneal Surgery Assoc. PC

    New York, New York, 10022

  • Mt. Sinai Hospital

    New York, New York

  • Pamel Vision & Laser Group

    New York, New York

  • Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

    Phoenix, Arizona

  • The Eye Institute of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107

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About this study

The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) when used to treat ectasia.

Conditions
Ectasia
Being tested
VEGA UV-A Illumination System, Riboflavin
Medical subject headings
Dilatation, Pathologic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • VEGA UV-A Illumination SystemDevice

    Only subjects assigned to the treatment group will receive treatment with the UV Light

  • RiboflavinDrug

    Both treatment and sham groups will receive riboflavin

Study groups in NCT01398839
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Sham ControlSham comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Riboflavin
CXL TreatmentExperimentalNot described
Receives: Device: VEGA UV-A Illumination System; Drug: Riboflavin

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Changes in Corneal Curvature

    Measured: 6 Months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Jul 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2010
  3. Primary completionJul 2012
  4. Study completionJul 2012

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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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
103 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01398839
Sponsor's protocol ID
CXL-002
Status last verified
Jun 2022
First submitted
10 Jul 2011
Last updated
29 Jun 2022
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing VEGA UV-A Illumination System and Riboflavin in people with Ectasia, run by Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. at 12 sites 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 8 inclusion and 6 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jun 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 12 sites 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 4 Mar 2013). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Changes in Corneal Curvature (time frame: 6 Months). 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 29 Jun 2022.

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