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Eye rubbing habits linked to uneven keratoconus severity

NCT ID NCT07468253

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

154 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Feb 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients presenting to the attending ophthalmologist during the study period with previously diagnosed unilateral or bilateral keratoconus or patients newly diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral keratoconus during the study period.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting to the attending ophthalmologist during the study period with previously diagnosed unilateral or bilateral keratoconus * Patients newly diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral keratoconus during the study period. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous corneal surgery * Previous corneal crosslinking * Previous keratoplasty * Previous placement of intrastromal corneal rings

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Conditions

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keratoconus

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Keratoconus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHR Metz-Thionville Hopital de Mercy

    Metz, 57085, France

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