Which corneal transplant is best? 1,000-Patient study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06859411
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will compare how well patients see after three types of corneal transplants: DSAEK, UT-DSAEK, and DMEK. Researchers will follow 1,000 people who had surgery for Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy or pseudophakic bullous keratopathy. They will measure vision, cell counts, and complications to see which technique works best over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best corneal transplant technique for each patient, improving vision outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It only looks back at past surgeries, so it cannot prove one technique is definitively better.
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CHR Metz-Thionville Hopital de Mercy
RECRUITINGMetz, 57085, France
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