Artificial cornea implant aims to restore sight in the blind

NCT ID NCT05694247

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tested a device called the CorNeat KPro, an artificial cornea, in 15 legally blind adults who could not get a standard cornea transplant. The goal was to see if the implant is safe and can improve vision. The study was terminated early, so full results are not available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CorNeat KPro (artificial cornea implant)

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could offer a new option to restore vision in people with corneal blindness who cannot have a standard cornea transplant.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early trial that was terminated, so results are limited. The device may fail to stay in place or cause complications like infection or rejection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

corneal disorder Corneal Injuries Corneal Opacity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amsterdam UMC - Location AMC

    Amsterdam, 1105 AZ, Netherlands

  • CHU de Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34295, France

  • Hopital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild

    Paris, France

  • Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson

    Petah Tikva, Israel, 4941492, Israel

  • UHN - University Health Network

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada

  • University of British Columbia

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 3N9, Canada