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.

keratoconus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHR Metz-Thionville Hopital de Mercy

    Metz, 57085, France