Brain and eye scans reveal how pain heals after cornea surgery
NCT ID NCT04439552
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how the brain and eye nerves change after corneal crosslinking (CXL), a procedure for keratoconus. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) and eye imaging to track pain and nerve healing. The goal is to better understand recovery, not to test a new treatment.
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 better manage pain and recovery after corneal crosslinking for keratoconus.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small (60 participants) and may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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