New eye scanner put to the test in small study
NCT ID NCT04392349
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new device called the EYESTAR 900, which uses light to take detailed measurements of the eye's shape. 29 people with healthy eyes, corneal scarring, or irregular astigmatism took part. The goal was to see how well the new scanner measures eye geometry compared to an existing device. No treatment or medication was given.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2020
- Finished
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Dec 2020
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: voluntary participation of subjects of legal age, irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, of which: * participants with healthy eyes, * participants with corneal scarring, * participants with irregular astigmatism. Exclusion Criteria: * Involuntary participation or inability to provide consent, * persons of vulnerable populations, * persons unable or unwilling to follow instructions, * persons unable to maintain fixation for the duration of the examinations, * persons with active inflammation or infections of the eye, * persons with a tear film break up time of less than 5 sec.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Basel
Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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