Laser precision could halt keratoconus progression and sharpen vision
NCT ID NCT03760432
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a laser-guided procedure to treat keratoconus, a condition where the cornea thins and bulges, causing blurry vision. The procedure uses OCT scans to plan a custom laser treatment that smooths the cornea and strengthens it with cross-linking. Researchers aim to see if this improves vision more than standard care. The trial is recruiting 100 participants with keratoconus.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Laser Custom Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (a procedure using a laser and cross-linking to reshape and strengthen the cornea)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more precise, vision-improving treatment for keratoconus that strengthens the cornea and reduces the need for glasses or contact lenses.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no phase designation, so the procedure may not prove effective or safe for everyone. Risks include infection, scarring, or no improvement in vision.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oregon Health & Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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