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Rationale: Intra-operative optical coherence tomography (iOCT) is a new technology that incorporates advanced imaging techniques in the ophthalmic operating theatre. This allows surgeons to visualize tissues in a way previously impossible We conceptualized an iOCT-guided surgical protocol for the treatment of endothelial cell dysfunction, that refrains from the current practice of over-pressurizing the eye at the end of surgery. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the clinical value of intraoperative OCT (iOCT) for Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) by comparing an iOCT-optimized surgical protocol with current practice, where the eye is over-pressurized for a set period of time, in terms of surgical efficiency, clinical outcomes, and adverse events. Study design: International multicentre non-inferiority randomized clinical trial Study population: Patients scheduled for posterior lamellar corneal surgery for endothelial cell dysfunction above the age of 18 years. Intervention: Both groups will undergo Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty. Patients will be randomized for either the iOCT optimized surgical protocol or current standard surgical protocol using 8 minutes of overpressure to facilitate graft adherence. Both groups will be evaluated with iOCT at the end of surgery. Main study parameters/endpoints: The main study parameter is the rate of adverse events (particularly graft dislocations). Secondary parameters/endpoints are surgical time, the recovery of visual acuity and endothelial graft quality at 3 and 6 months follow-up, and a detailed evaluation of the extent/duration of surgical tissue manipulations. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: The use of iOCT during surgery does not entail additional risk to the patient. Participants to this study will adhere to the standard of care after corneal transplant surgery. In addition, they will receive study specific measurements and questionnaires. The additional measurements and questionnaires will be combined with regular follow up moments.


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NCT number NCT03763721
Study type Interventional
Source UMC Utrecht
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date November 13, 2018
Completion date September 1, 2022

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