Laser vs. manual: which PRK method gives sharper vision?
NCT ID NCT07203976
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two methods of removing the outer layer of the cornea during PRK laser eye surgery. One method uses a laser to remove the layer, while the other uses a manual tool. The goal is to see which approach leads to better vision and faster healing. About 100 people aged 18-40 with mild to moderate nearsightedness will take part.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients aged 18-40 years with myopia up to -6.00 D and astigmatism up to -3.00 D and Stable refraction for at least one year.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-40 years. * Myopia up to -6.00 D and astigmatism up to -3.00 D. * Stable refraction for at least one year. * No history of ocular surgery or corneal pathology. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of keratoconus or suspected corneal ectasia. * Severe dry eye disease or significant ocular surface disease. * History of autoimmune disease or systemic conditions affecting wound healing. * Prior herpetic eye disease.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of medicine, Assiut
Asyut, Egypt
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