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N/A N=72 Treatment

Clinical Evaluation of Morcher Artificial Iris Diaphragms

Aniridia · Iris; Deformity

Enrolled (actual)
72
Serious AEs
9.4%
Results posted
Jun 2018
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Light and Glare Sensitivity as Determined by a Clinical Glare Test (Primary Efficacy Measure) — 51; 12; 1 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Morcher iris diaphragm implantation (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Primary completion
Jun 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Light and Glare Sensitivity as Determined by a Clinical Glare Test (Primary Efficacy Measure)
51; 12; 1
PRIMARY
Change in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (Primary Safety Measure)
35; 28; 1
SECONDARY
Change in Glare Sensitivity Under Day Time Lighting Conditions (Secondary Efficacy Measure)
57; 5; 2
SECONDARY
Change in Glare Sensitivity Under Night Time Lighting Conditions (Secondary Efficacy Measure)
56; 5; 3
SECONDARY
Change in Endothelial Cell Count (Secondary Safety Measure)
17; 18
SECONDARY
Need to Explant or Exchange a Morcher Iris Diaphragm (Secondary Safety Measure)
1; 63

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of Morcher iris diaphragms in the treatment of congenital and acquired aniridia. Morcher iris diaphragms are intraocular devices that are designed to provide an artificial pupil for patients suffering from partial or complete aniridia. These devices are constructed from clinical quality, ultraviolet light-absorbing, opaque black polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). After surgical implantation, patients are monitored over the course of 1 year to measure any changes to visual acuity and improvements in light and glare sensitivity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patient must be 18 years old and have partial or complete aniridia.
  • Be willing and able to comply with all follow-up requirements.
  • Must have increased light and/or glare sensitivity or complete aniridia.
  • Patients may be phakic, aphakic, or pseudophakic.
  • Phakic patients will require simultaneous cataract surgery.
  • Aphakic patients will require secondary intraocular lens implantation.

Exclusion Criteria

  • The presence of any ocular condition that may cause complications from the surgical procedure
  • Active ocular infection or inflammation
  • Patients with allergies to operative and/or postoperative medications
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Persons who, in the determination of the investigator, are not competent to understand the procedure or the actions asked of them as research subjects
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00812708). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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