New eye score may predict cornea transplant need
NCT ID NCT07265388
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a scoring system called the SUCCESS Score to see if it can predict which people with Fuchs dystrophy will need a cornea transplant after cataract surgery. Researchers will follow 250 adults who have both Fuchs dystrophy and cataracts. The goal is to improve decision-making and avoid unnecessary transplants.
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 scoring system could help doctors better predict which Fuchs dystrophy patients will need a cornea transplant after cataract surgery, leading to more personalized care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The score may not be accurate enough to change clinical practice, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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
dults with clinically diagnosed Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) and visually significant cataract who are scheduled to undergo phacoemulsification surgery at participating tertiary referral centers in Spain. Eligible participants present FECD grade ≥2 on the modified Krachmer scale and have available preoperative Scheimpflug tomography and corneal densitometry measurements. The study population represents a real-world clinical cohort of patients routinely evaluated in corneal and cataract units, allowing assessment of the predictive performance and clinical utility of the SUCCESS Score under standard care conditions.
- Ages
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40 years and older
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥40 years. * Clinical diagnosis of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) grade ≥2 on the modified Krachmer scale. * Presence of visually significant cataract requiring phacoemulsification surgery. * Ability to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures. * Availability of preoperative Scheimpflug tomography and corneal densitometry measurements. Exclusion Criteria: * Epithelial or stromal edema precluding reliable corneal imaging. * Previous ocular surgery (including corneal or intraocular procedures). * Corneal trauma, infection, or inflammation affecting endothelial integrity. * Coexisting ocular pathologies that could confound postoperative assessment (e.g., advanced glaucoma, macular degeneration).
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Universidad de Alcalá, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS)
RECRUITINGMadrid, Madrid, 28034, Spain
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