Laser Assisted Procedures in Penetrating Keratoplasty
Launched by OSPEDALE SANTO STEFANO · Jun 23, 2014
Trial Information
Current as of July 09, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The femtosecond laser is used to cut an anvil-shaped laser incision used in PK. This design has the purpose to create a more structurally stable and predictable wound configuration with the aim of a faster recovery of vision and higher optical quality, compared with the conventional blade trephination and the most common laser-cut patterns. The "anvil" profile is designed as described in the followings. Donor and recipient corneal trephination are performed using a 150 kHz FS laser (iFS150TM, IntralaseTM FS Laser, Abbott Medical Optics -AMO, Santa Ana, CA, USA). As concerned iFS150 settings...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Corneal dystrophy
- • keratoconus in its final stages
- • post-herpetic leukoma
- • corneal scar
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • systemic diseases
- • previous corneal surgery
- • glaucoma
About Ospedale Santo Stefano
Ospedale Santo Stefano is a renowned healthcare institution dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical trials. With a commitment to excellence in patient care, the hospital leverages its multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and researchers to conduct rigorous studies across various therapeutic areas. Ospedale Santo Stefano aims to contribute to the scientific community by fostering collaboration and adhering to the highest ethical standards, ensuring that all research initiatives prioritize patient safety and well-being. Through its clinical trial programs, the hospital seeks to translate cutting-edge research into practical treatments that enhance the quality of life for patients.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Prato, , Italy
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Luca Menabuoni, MD
Principal Investigator
Head of Corneal and Experimental Surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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