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
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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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Byers Eye Institute at Stanford
Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States
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