Eye rubbing habits linked to uneven keratoconus severity
NCT ID NCT07468253
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 154 people with keratoconus, a condition that thins and bulges the cornea, to understand why it is often worse in one eye than the other. Researchers compared those with uneven severity to those with similar severity in both eyes, focusing on eye rubbing habits. The goal was to identify risk factors that could help manage the disease.
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 this study identifies key risk factors, it could help doctors better predict and possibly slow keratoconus progression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHR Metz-Thionville Hopital de Mercy
Metz, 57085, France
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