Lab-Grown corneal implant offers new hope for advanced keratoconus patients
NCT ID NCT04653922
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a bioengineered corneal implant in 20 adults with advanced keratoconus, a condition where the cornea thins and bulges, causing vision loss. The implant aims to reshape the cornea and improve vision without needing human donor tissue. The main goals were to check safety and see if the implant could flatten the cornea and improve eyesight within 6 months.
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Locations
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS,
New Delhi, 110029, India
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Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Tehran, 13366, Iran
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