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KeratoconusPhase 2CXLNCT05516004

Safety and Effectiveness of the PXL-Platinum 330 System for Cornea Crosslinking in Eyes With Cornea Thinning

A Phase 2 study testing PXL Platinum 330 system in people with Keratoconus, run by Cohen Laser and Vision Center at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

This study study is to determine the effectiveness of cornea cross linking in patients with Keratoconus or other cornea thinning conditions. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Keratoconus
What is being tested?
PXL Platinum 330 system
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
300 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Jul 2024to 1 Jun 2034
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • healthy subjects with no other medical or ocular conditions
  • Subjects who have one or both eyes that meet criteria 1 and 1 or more of the following criteria will be considered candidates for this study:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Presence of central or inferior steepening (on Pentacam topograph)
  • Axial topography consistent with keratoconus, post-surgical ectasia, or pellucid marginal degeneration (See keratoconus grading section 7.0 for details)
  • Presence of one or more findings associated with keratoconus or pellucid marginal degeneration on slit lamp exam such as:
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  • Fleischer ring
  • Vogt's striae
  • Decentered corneal apex
  • Munson's sign
  • Rizzutti's sign
  • Apical Corneal scarring consistent with Bowman's breaks
  • Scissoring of the retinoscopic reflex
  • Crab-claw appearance on topography
  • Steepest keratometry (Kmax) value ≥ 47.20 D on simK or Pentacam
  • I-S keratometry difference > 1.5 D on the Pentacam/Galilei/Orbscan/Cassini map or topography map
  • Posterior corneal elevation >16 microns (µm on Pentacam tomography)
  • Thinnest corneal point <485 microns (ultrasound pachymetry or Pentacam tomography)
  • Predicted Post LASIK/PRK stromal ablation depth <350 microns or expected keratometry >47.2 D, or patients undergoing PRK/SMILE in keratoconus suspect eyes
  • Bacterial or fungal corneal keratitis persistent and not responding despite > 2 weeks of standard antimicrobial therapy or with rapid progression of corneal thinning, with loss of >25% corneal thickness
  • Contact Lens Wearers Only:
  • Removal of contact lenses for the required period of time prior to the screening refraction:
  • Contact Lens Type Minimum Discontinuation Time Soft 1 Week Soft Extended Wear 2 Weeks Soft Toric 3 Weeks Rigid gas permeable 2 Weeks per decade of wear
  • Signed written informed consent
  • Willingness and ability to comply with schedule for follow-up visits

Who cannot join

  • active infections, collagen vascular disease, allergic to product
  • All subjects meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded from this study:
  • Eyes classified as either normal or atypical normal on the severity grading scheme.
  • Corneal pachymetry at the screening exam that is <300 microns at the thinnest point in the eye(s) to be treated.
  • Previous ocular condition (other than refractive error) in the eye(s) to be treated that may predispose the eye for future complications, for example:
  • History of or active corneal disease (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster keratitis, recurrent erosion syndrome, acanthomeoeba, etc.)
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  • Clinically significant corneal scarring in the CXL treatment zone that is not related to keratoconus or, in the investigator's opinion, will interfere with the cross-linking procedure.
  • Pregnancy (including plan to become pregnant) or lactation during the course of the study
  • A known sensitivity to study medications
  • Patients with cognitive or ambulatory conditions that would prevent eye drop compliance with medications
  • Patients with nystagmus or any other condition that would prevent a steady gaze during the CXL treatment or other diagnostic tests.
  • Patients with a current condition that, in the physician's opinion, would interfere with or prolong epithelial healing.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

GREGORY R Cohen, MD contact

5619818400

bocalasik@yahoo.com

Joshua D Cohen, MD contact

5619818400

joshua@cohenlaser.com

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Cohen Laser and Vision Center

    Boca Raton, Florida, 33431-1806

    Joshua Cohen, MD, 561-981-8400, joshua@cohenlaser.com

    GREGORY Cohen, MD, 5614456824, bocalasik@yahoo.com

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About this study

Official title: Safety and Effectiveness of the PXL -Platinum 330 System for Cornea Collagen Crosslinking in Eyes With Corneal Thinning Conditions

This study study is to determine the effectiveness of cornea cross linking in patients with Keratoconus or other cornea thinning conditions.

Read the detailed description

This study is an investigator initiated single center study that will be conducted over 10 years. Up to 300 patients with cornea thinning conditions will be enrolled. This is a prospective, single-arm, nonrandomized single site study to determine the safety and effectiveness of the PXL Platinum 330 system for performing collagen cross linking (CXL) in eyes with cornea thinning. Subjects with a history of keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, thin corneas undergoing LASIK, PRK or INTACS will be evaluated for suitability as a candidate for CXL. Subjects that are candidates for CXL will be asked to participate in this study and will undergo the required screening procedures to determine eligibility. Informed consent will be obtained from each subject before performing any study procedures.

Eyes undergoing CXL will have topical anesthetic administered and then have topical riboflavin instilled on the cornea for 25 minutes, followed by UVA light 9mW/cm2 for 10 minutes. The CXL procedures will be performed on an outpatient basis using the PXL Platinum 330 System (UVA light source with riboflavin solution). All use of the PXL Platinum 330 System will be in accordance with this protocol and the general instructions provided be the manufacturer in the PXL Platinum 330 operator's manual.

All subjects will be evaluated at screening/baseline, Day 0 (treatment day), 1 day, 1 week and 1,3,6 and 12 months after treatment. Topographic keratometry, posterior cornea measurements (with Pentacam), cornea topography, manifest refraction, and measurements of best spectacle corrected visual acuity and intraocular pressure will be obtained at baseline and appropriate times after the CXL treatment. Safety monitoring throughout the study will include observations for subjective complaints, complications, adverse events, clinically significant findings on ophthalmic examination, dilated fundus examination and slit-lamp examination. Quality of vision and subjective complaints will be evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively with a vision related quality of life questionnaire.

Conditions
Keratoconus
Being tested
PXL Platinum 330 system
Medical subject headings
Keratoconus

What participants receive

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

  • PXL Platinum 330 systemDevice

    to determine the efficacy of riboflavin solution and UV light to treat cornea thinning conditions

Study groups in NCT05516004
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PXL 330ExperimentalParticipants will receive riboflavin 0.25% solution (Peschke TE), one drop every minute for 25 minutes to the eye, followed by UVA light 9mW/cm2 continuous mode for 10 minutes
Receives: Device: PXL Platinum 330 system

What is being measured

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

  1. Stability in maximum and mean keratometric diopters (Kmax)

    As measured by Pentacam tomographer (Oculus)

    Measured: one year

  2. Change in Belin-Ambrosio ectasia score

    As measured by Pentacam tomographer (Oculus)

    Measured: one year

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Pachymetry or corneal thickness (microns)

    As measured by Pentacam tomographer or ultrasound pachymeter

    Measured: one year

  2. Change in best corrected visual acuity

    both spectacle and contact lens acuity, if needed

    Measured: one year

  3. change in astigmatism degree or axis

    as measured by manifest refraction and keratometric astigmatism (Ks) per Pentacam

    Measured: one year

Timeline

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

  1. First posted25 Aug 2022
  2. Study start1 Jul 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2034 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2034 (estimated)

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Single arm, non blinded study to determine the effectiveness of the PXL Platinum 330 system and Peschke TE (topical 0.25% riboflavin solution) for cornea thinning conditions (which is the "drug" or solution under investigation in combination with the specific UV light delivery system)
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
300 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05516004
Sponsor's protocol ID
CohenLaser
Acronym
CXL
Status last verified
Jun 2024
First submitted
6 Aug 2022
Last updated
14 Jun 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Caporossi A, Baiocchi S, Mazzotta C, Traversi C, Caporossi T. Parasurgical therapy for keratoconus by riboflavin-ultraviolet type A rays induced cross-linking of corneal collagen: preliminary refractive results in an Italian study. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 May;32(5):837-45. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.01.091.

    PubMed 16765803
  • Caporossi A, Mazzotta C, Baiocchi S, Caporossi T. Long-term results of riboflavin ultraviolet a corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus in Italy: the Siena eye cross study. Am J Ophthalmol. 2010 Apr;149(4):585-93. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.10.021. Epub 2010 Feb 6.

    PubMed 20138607
  • Chatzis N, Hafezi F. Progression of keratoconus and efficacy of pediatric [corrected] corneal collagen cross-linking in children and adolescents. J Refract Surg. 2012 Nov;28(11):753-8. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20121011-01.

    PubMed 23347367
  • El Rami H, Chelala E, Dirani A, Fadlallah A, Fakhoury H, Cherfan C, Cherfan G, Jarade E. An Update on the Safety and Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Pediatric Keratoconus. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:257927. doi: 10.1155/2015/257927. Epub 2015 Sep 29.

    PubMed 26491663
  • Hafezi F, Kanellopoulos J, Wiltfang R, Seiler T. Corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet A to treat induced keratectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007 Dec;33(12):2035-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.07.028.

    PubMed 18053900
  • Kumar Kodavoor S, Arsiwala AZ, Ramamurthy D. One-year clinical study on efficacy of corneal cross-linking in Indian children with progressive keratoconus. Cornea. 2014 Sep;33(9):919-22. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000000197.

    PubMed 25055145
  • Mazzotta C, Balestrazzi A, Baiocchi S, Traversi C, Caporossi A. Stromal haze after combined riboflavin-UVA corneal collagen cross-linking in keratoconus: in vivo confocal microscopic evaluation. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2007 Aug;35(6):580-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2007.01536.x.

    PubMed 17760642
  • Moramarco A, Iovieno A, Sartori A, Fontana L. Corneal stromal demarcation line after accelerated crosslinking using continuous and pulsed light. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015 Nov;41(11):2546-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2015.04.033.

    PubMed 26703505
  • Raiskup F, Theuring A, Pillunat LE, Spoerl E. Corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A light in progressive keratoconus: ten-year results. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015 Jan;41(1):41-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.09.033.

    PubMed 25532633
  • Vinciguerra P, Albe E, Frueh BE, Trazza S, Epstein D. Two-year corneal cross-linking results in patients younger than 18 years with documented progressive keratoconus. Am J Ophthalmol. 2012 Sep;154(3):520-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2012.03.020. Epub 2012 May 24.

    PubMed 22633357
  • Wollensak G, Spoerl E, Seiler T. Riboflavin/ultraviolet-a-induced collagen crosslinking for the treatment of keratoconus. Am J Ophthalmol. 2003 May;135(5):620-7. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(02)02220-1.

    PubMed 12719068

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing PXL Platinum 330 system in people with Keratoconus, run by Cohen Laser and Vision 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 25 inclusion and 12 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jun 2024. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact GREGORY R Cohen, MD (5619818400, bocalasik@yahoo.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Stability in maximum and mean keratometric diopters (Kmax) (time frame: one year). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05516004, which also lists 11 linked publications.

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 2024.

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