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MyopiaNCT02551796

Early Changes Among FLEx, LASIK and FS-LASIK

A study testing lenticule extraction, laser in situ keratomileusis and FS assisted laser in situ keratomileusis in people with Myopia and Astigmatism, run by Sun Yat-sen University at 1 site in China.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

To evaluate the short-term changes in ocular surface measures and tear inflammatory mediators after lenticule extraction (FLEx), laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) procedures. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 31 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Myopia, Astigmatism
What is being tested?
lenticule extraction, laser in situ keratomileusis and FS assisted laser in situ keratomileusis
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
75 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
Sep 2015to Apr 2016
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 18 to 31 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • minimum age of 18 years(range from 18 year to 31 years); corneal thickness 500 μm with calculated residual stromal bed after treatment greater than 300 μm; preoperative spherical equivalent refraction between
  • 2.00 diopter (D) and -6.50 D; preoperative cylindrical equivalent refraction between -0.25 D and -1.50 D; preoperative corneal curvature from 42.0 D to 46.0 D with a regular topographic pattern, verified with an Atlas topographer; monocular best corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better and stable refractive error (less than 0.5 D change) for 24 months before surgery

Who cannot join

  • systemic disease that contraindicated the surgery (such as diabetes, glaucoma and systemic collagen vascular disease); corneal abnormality or disease; a history of tear supplement usage or contact lens wear during the past year

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Hainan Eye Hospital, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University

    Haikou, Hainan, 570311

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: Comparison of Early Changes in Ocular Surface and Inflammatory Mediators Among Lenticule Extraction, Laser in Situ Keratomileusis and Femtosecond Laser-assisted Laser in Situ Keratomileusis

To evaluate the short-term changes in ocular surface measures and tear inflammatory mediators after lenticule extraction (FLEx), laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) procedures.

Read the detailed description

Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) with a microkeratome has been accepted wildly in the past 20 years. Gradually, laser in situ keratomileusis with a femtosecond laser-created flap (FS-LASIK)has been a popular ophthalmic procedure for the correction of refractive error. This first all-in-one FS-laser system was designed to perform the refractive lenticule extraction (ReLEx) procedures, femtosecond lenticule extraction (FLEx).They have the same feature: corneal flap.

Ocular surface disruption during corneal refractive surgery is commonly considered to be closely related to the development of dry eye. Multiple etiologies contribute to this ocular surface disruption, including the flap creation and stromal ablation involved in previous refractive surgery techniques. Corneal nerve damage has been considered the main cause of dry eye, due to disrupted afferent sensory nerves, reduced blink reflex, and increased tear evaporation leading to tear film instability. In addition, postoperative inflammatory mediator fluctuations are also a key factor related to ocular surface damage. Extensive research has described the effects of cytokines, chemokines and growth factors in modulating corneal wound healing, cell migration, and apoptosis on the ocular surface after refractive surgery.

This prospective clinical study is going to analyze the short-term changes in ocular surface measures and tear inflammatory mediators after FLEx, LASIK and FS-LASIK procedures.

Conditions
Myopia, Astigmatism
Being tested
lenticule extraction, laser in situ keratomileusis, FS assisted laser in situ keratomileusis
Keywords
lenticule extraction, laser in situ keratomileusis, femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis, tear, inflammatory mediators
Medical subject headings
Myopia, Astigmatism, Lacerations

What participants receive

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

  • lenticule extractionProcedure or surgery

    Also called 0.3% tobramycin/dexamethasone (TobraDex, Alcon), 0.5% levofloxacin (Cravit, Santen), sodium hyaluronate (HYCOSAN,URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH)

    Four femtosecond incisions will be created in succession: the posterior surface of the refractive lenticule (spiral in), the lenticule border, the anterior surface of the refractive lenticule (spiral out), and the corneal flap in the superior region. After the suction is released, the flap will be opened using a thin, blunt spatula and the free refractive lenticule will be subsequently grasped with a forceps and extracted, after which the flap will be repositioned carefully.

  • laser in situ keratomileusisProcedure or surgery

    Also called 0.3% tobramycin/dexamethasone (TobraDex, Alcon), 0.5% levofloxacin (Cravit, Santen), sodium hyaluronate (HYCOSAN,URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH)

    During LASIK surgery, the eye will be gently proptosed and a hinged corneal flap will be cut using a microkeratome. The flap will be lifted and the stromal bed will receive a 6 mm diameter and stroma ablation. Finally reposition the flap carefully.

  • FS assisted laser in situ keratomileusisProcedure or surgery

    Also called 0.3% tobramycin/dexamethasone (TobraDex, Alcon), 0.5% levofloxacin (Cravit, Santen), sodium hyaluronate (HYCOSAN,URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH)

    Track distance and spot distance will be 3.0 μm during flap creation and 1.5 μm during flap side-cutting. The flap diameter will be 8.0 mm, and flap thickness will be set to 105 μm. Side-cut angle and hinge angle will be 90°and 50° respectively. The flaps will be created by laser scanning in spirals from the periphery to the center of the pupil. An excimer laser system will be used in the subsequent ablation of thstromal bed with a 6.0 mm optical zone. Once the excimer. ablation is completed, the flap will be repositioned in a similar fashion as in routine LASIK.

Study groups in NCT02551796
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
lenticule extractionExperimentalThe patients in this group chose to receive the lenticule extraction surgery.
Receives: Procedure: lenticule extraction
laser in situ keratomileusisExperimentalThe patients in this group chose to receive the laser in situ keratomileusis surgery.
Receives: Procedure: laser in situ keratomileusis
FS assisted laser in situ keratomileusisExperimentalThe patients in this group chose to receive the FS assisted laser in situ keratomileusis surgery.
Receives: Procedure: FS assisted laser in situ keratomileusis

What is being measured

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

  1. scale of Schirmer I test

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  2. scale of corneal fluorescein staining

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  3. scale of noninvasive tear breakup time

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  4. questionnaire of ocular surface disease index

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  5. scale of central corneal sensitivity

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  6. scale of tear meniscus height

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  7. concentration of Interleukin-1α

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  8. concentration of tumor necrosis factor-α

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  9. concentration of nerve growth factor

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  10. interferon-γ

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  11. concentration of transforming growth factor-β1

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  12. concentration of matrix metalloproteinase-9

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Correlation between Interleukin-1α and ocular surface disease index

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  2. Correlation between tumor necrosis factor-α and ocular surface disease index

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  3. Correlation between nerve growth factor and ocular surface disease index

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  4. Correlation between interferon-γ and ocular surface disease index

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  5. Correlation between transforming growth factor-β1 and ocular surface disease index

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  6. Correlation between matrix metalloproteinase-9 and ocular surface disease index

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  7. Correlation between Interleukin-1α and corneal fluorescein staining

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  8. Correlation between tumor necrosis factor-α and corneal fluorescein staining

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  9. Correlation between nerve growth factor and corneal fluorescein staining

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  10. Correlation between interferon-γ and corneal fluorescein staining

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  11. Correlation between transforming growth factor-β1 and corneal fluorescein staining

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

  12. Correlation between matrix metalloproteinase-9 and corneal fluorescein staining

    Measured: up to 1month after surgery

Timeline

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

  1. First posted16 Sep 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2015
  3. Primary completionApr 2016
  4. Study completionApr 2016

Resources

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
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
75 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02551796
Sponsor's protocol ID
2015-001
Status last verified
Jun 2016
First submitted
13 Sep 2015
Last updated
14 Jun 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing lenticule extraction, laser in situ keratomileusis and FS assisted laser in situ keratomileusis in people with Myopia and Astigmatism, run by Sun Yat-sen University at 1 site in China.

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 2 inclusion and 1 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 14 Jun 2016. 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 China. 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?

scale of Schirmer I test (time frame: up to 1month after surgery). The study lists 12 primary outcomes in all. 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 14 Jun 2016.

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