Corneal endothelial dystrophy
MONDO:0000766A corneal dystrophy (disease) that involves the corneal epithelium.
Also known as: corneal dystrophy (disease) of corneal epithelium, endothelial dystrophy
40 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can eye drops offer a new way to treat fuchs dystrophy?
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial is testing whether an investigational eye drop called STN1010904 can improve vision in people with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD), a condition that damages the cornea's inner layer and can lead to blurry vision. The study will compare two different…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Santen Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drops aim to speed vision recovery after cornea surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether ripasudil eye drops can help people with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy recover vision faster after a specific cornea procedure called descemetorhexis. The trial involved 107 adults and compared the drops to a placebo over 12 weeks of treatment, fol…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kowa Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New eye drops aim to speed vision recovery after cornea surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether ripasudil eye drops can help people with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy recover vision faster after combined cataract and cornea surgery. 110 adults received either the eye drops or a placebo for 12 weeks, followed by a taper and 38-week follow-up. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kowa Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New eye scanner could sharpen diagnosis of glaucoma and retina diseases
Diagnosis CompletedThis study is testing a new eye imaging device called the VG200D, which uses advanced technology to take detailed pictures of the eye. Researchers want to see if it works as well as a standard device for measuring parts of the eye in people with glaucoma, retina problems, corneal…
Sponsor: Intalight, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Built-In eye scanner could give surgeons a live 3D view during operations
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a microscope that has an OCT scanner built directly into it, allowing surgeons to take detailed cross-sectional images of the eye during surgery. The goal is to see if this setup is practical and whether the extra visual information helps guide surgical decisions…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye surgery showdown: which cornea transplant is safer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two types of cornea transplant surgery (DSAEK and DMEK) for people with Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, a condition that clouds the cornea. Researchers measured vision and tracked side effects like swelling and eye pressure in 112 participants. The goal was to f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Does donor diabetes impact corneal transplant outcomes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether diabetes in a cornea donor affects the success of a corneal transplant called DMEK. Over 1,000 participants received a cornea from either a donor with or without diabetes. Researchers tracked graft failure and cell loss for one year to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New registry aims to improve corneal transplants with AI
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created a nationwide registry to track long-term results of corneal surgeries and diseases. Researchers collected images and data from 19 participants to help understand what makes corneal transplants successful. The goal is to use this information to develop AI that c…
Sponsor: Nitin Vaswani • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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AI eye chatbot matches doctors in taking patient history
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a large language model (like ChatGPT) could collect medical history and suggest eye tests as well as doctors do. 172 patients with non-emergency eye problems took part. The AI's performance was compared to standard care, with senior specialists checking …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC