New surgery for keratoconus: will it sharpen vision and daily life?

NCT ID NCT07474870

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will follow 100 people with keratoconus or corneal ectasia who undergo CTAK surgery. Researchers will use a questionnaire before and after surgery to measure changes in vision quality and overall quality of life. The goal is to see if this surgical approach helps patients see better and feel better day-to-day.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Corneal tissue addition surgery (CTAK)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that CTAK surgery improves vision and quality of life for people with keratoconus.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (100 people) that only measures outcomes, not comparing to other treatments. Results may not apply to everyone with corneal ectasia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

corneal ectasia keratoconus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Byers Eye Institute at Stanford

    Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States

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