NCT04094090 · Goodman Eye Center
Safety and Effectiveness of the PXL-Platinum 330 System for Corneal Cross-Linking in Eyes With Corneal Ectasia
What this study is about
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PXL Platinum 330 system for performing corneal cross-linking (CXL) for the treatment of ectatic disorders.
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To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PXL Platinum 330 system for performing corneal cross-linking (CXL) for the treatment of ectatic disorders.
Interventions
COMBINATION_PRODUCT
PXL-330 Platinum device for crosslinking with Peschke riboflavin solution
Riboflavin will be used to load the cornea, followed by UV-A crosslinking of the cornea
Primary outcome measures
Best-contact corrected visual acuity (BSCVA)
Time frame: 3, 6, and 12 months
Change in BSCVA compared to baseline.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Subjects who have one or both eyes that meet criteria 1 and 1 or more of the following criteria will be considered candidates for this study: 1.10 years of age or older 2. Presence of central or inferior steepening 3. Axial topography consistent with keratoconus, post-surgical ectasia, or pellucid marginal degeneration 4. Presence of one or more findings associated with keratoconus or pellucid marginal degeneration, such as:
- Fleischer ring
- Vogt's striae
- Decentered corneal apex
- Munson's sign
- Apical Corneal scarring consistent with Bowman's breaks
- Scissoring of the retinoscopic reflex
- Crab-claw appearance on topography 5. Steepest keratometry (Kmax) value ≥ 47.20 D 6. I-S keratometry difference \> 1.5 D on the Pentacam map or topography map 7. Posterior corneal elevation \>16 microns 8. Thinnest corneal point \>300 microns 9. Contact Lens Wearers Only: a. Removal of contact lenses for the required period of time prior to the screening refraction: Contact Lens Type Minimum Discontinuation Time Soft or Scleral 3 days Rigid gas permeable 2 weeks
Exclusion criteria
- All subjects meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded from this study:
- Eyes classified as either normal or atypical normal on the severity grading scheme.
- Corneal pachymetry at the screening exam that is \<300 microns at the thinnest point in the eye(s) to be treated.
- Previous ocular condition (other than refractive error) in the eye(s) to be treated that may predispose the eye for future complications, for example:
- History of or active corneal disease (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster keratitis, recurrent erosion syndrome, acanthomeoeba, etc.)
- Clinically significant corneal scarring in the CXL treatment zone that is not related to keratoconus or, in the investigator's opinion, will interfere with the cross-linking procedure.
- Pregnancy (including plan to become pregnant) or lactation during the course of the study
- A known sensitivity to study medications
- Patients with nystagmus or any other condition that would prevent a steady gaze during the CXL treatment or other diagnostic tests.
- Patients with a current condition that, in the physician's opinion, would interfere with or prolong epithelial healing.
Where
- San Francisco, California
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Oct 20, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations