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Evaluation of the Safety of Terahertz Scanning System on Corneas
Sponsor: Singapore Eye Research Institute
Summary
This observational study aims to establish the safety profile of the use of Terahertz (THz) scanning system on corneal diseases. Participants with "non-seeing" eyes but normal corneas will undergo THz scanning. Eye examinations will be conducted at baseline, immediately after scanning, and at 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month post-scanning. These examinations will include measurements of visual acuity, eye structural, retinal health, corneal cell morphology, and corneal nerve status. The investigators hypothesize that the THz scanning system is safe for application to the human cornea.
Official title: Evaluation of the Safety of Terahertz Scanning System on Corneas: Phase I Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
5
Start Date
2024-04-01
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2025-05-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Terahertz (THz) scanning using THz Imaging system.
The Terahertz (THz) scanning system is non-invasive and non-contact. It is a prototype developed by Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A\*STAR, Singapore and is performed for the purpose of research. THz scanning will provide safety data in human and the measurement of cornea hydration status. Each THz scan will take approximately 1 second. Real-time data will be generated when participants are positioned in front of the device.
Locations (1)
Singapore National Eye Centre
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore