Keratoconus Detection by Ultrasound

Completed

Conditions studied: Keratoconus

In brief

Keratoconus (KC) is a corneal disease which will in many cases ultimately require corneal transplantation to maintain vision. Early detection, which is not possible with current technology, would allow early treatment and prevent severe damage to KC corneas inadvertently operated upon for correction of vision. The investigators' aim is to combine measurements of different properties of the cornea to develop means for early detection of KC.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01403129

Run by

Columbia University

People needed

250

Starts

2010-12-01

Expected to finish

2020-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-08-03

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Clinical diagnosis of keratoconus (KC) or keratoconus-suspect
• Blood relation of person with KC
• Age-matched normal of KC subjects
• Ability to sit still in front of ultrasound unit and lie on exam table

You may not qualify if…

• Other eye disease

Where it is running

• Columbia University Medical Center — New York, New York, United States
• London Vision Clinic — London, England, United Kingdom

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