Clinical Research Directory

Artificial Intelligence for Screening of Multiple Corneal Diseases

This study developed a deep learning algorithm based on anterior segment images and prospectively validated its ability to identify corneal diseases.The effectiveness and accuracy of this algorithm was evaluated by sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and area under curve.

Efficacy of 20% Autologous Serum Drops in the Treatment of Corneal Epitheliopathy Associated With Antihypertensive Glaucoma Drops.

Introduction: Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness globally. Most anti-hypertensive drops contain preservatives harmful to the corneal epithelium, with up to 78% of treated patients reporting dry eye symptoms. Autologous serum eye drops (ASED), contains essential growth factors and nutrients which may promote corneal and conjunctival integrity, offering benefits over traditional treatments. This study investigates the efficacy of 20% ASED over placebo in the treatment of corneal epitheliopathies in patients with glaucoma treated with antihypertensive drops. Methods: The present study is a triple-blinded, randomized controlled trial that anticipates to enroll 25 patients (50 eyes) with bilateral corneal epitheliopathy secondary to antihypertensive glaucoma treatments. Patients will receive autologous serum eye drops in one eye and placebo in the contralateral eye for two months, in addition to standard artificial tears treatment. The primary outcome is the comparison of National Eye Institute (NEI) scores between autologous serum drops and placebo-treated eyes at two months. Secondary outcomes include Schirmer's test scores, visual acuity, tear break-up time (TBUT), Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) scores, intraocular pressure, and complication rates. The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of autologous serum eye drops in treating corneal epitheliopathies in glaucoma patients, potentially offering a new therapeutic avenue.

A Study to Investigate Safety and Clinical Activity of Belantamab Mafodotin in Combination With Lenalidomide, Dexamethasone and Nirogacestat in Patients With Transplant Ineligible Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

This is a phase 1/2, open-label study designed to assess the safety and clinical activity of different belantamab mafodotin doses in combination with lenalidomide, dexamethasone and nirogacestat in patients with transplant ineligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. This will be a 2-part study. In part 1 participants will be enrolled in one cohort to receive belantamab mafodotin in combination with lenalidomide, dexamethasone and nirogacestat and will determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) to be further evaluated for safety and clinical activity in the dose expansion cohort. The RP2D dose will be used in future studies in the transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) setting. In the dose expansion phase (Part 2) an expansion cohort will be treated with the RP2D. The expansion cohort will randomize participants (1:1) in two groups to evaluate two alternate dose modification guidelines for corneal AEs. Part 2 of the study will also evaluate an alternative dose modification guideline for corneal adverse events (AEs). Overall, approximately 36 participants will be enrolled in the study. Participant follow-up will continue up to 3 years after the last participant is enrolled (follow-up period range: 3-4 years). The estimated accrual period will be 12 months, corresponding to an approximate total study duration of 4 years.

Dresden Corneal Disease and Treatment Study

The purpose of this study is long-term follow up of patients with corneal diseases to analyze the quality of surgical interventions and diagnosis. Corneal ectasia, especially keratoconus, is a corneal disease that leads to an irreversible loss of visual acuity while the cornea becomes steeper, thinner and irregular. For these patients, surgical intervention (e.g. corneal cross-linking) is performed, in case of disease progression. Overall, a long-term follow up is needed to evaluate an early disease progression as well as corneal stability after surgical intervention.

A Study to Investigate the Safety and Clinical Activity of Belantamab Mafodotin in Combination With Daratumumab, Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone in Patients With Relapsed/ Refractory Multiple Myeloma Previously Treated With One Line Therapy Who Are Lenalidomide Refractory

This is a phase 1/2, open label, single-center study designed to assess the safety and preliminary clinical activity of different belantamab mafodotin doses in combination with daratumumab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone (DPd) in patients with Relapsed/ Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM) previously treated with one line of therapy who are lenalidomide refractory. This will be a 2-Part study. Part 1 will evaluate the safety of belantamab mafodotin in combination with DPd in 2 cohorts and determine the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D). In the dose expansion phase (Part 2) an expansion cohort will be treated with the RP2D. The expansion cohort will randomize participants (1:1) in two groups to evaluate two alternate dose modification guidelines for corneal AEs. Part 2 will further evaluate the safety and assess the preliminary clinical activity of the belantamab mafodotin RP2D in combination with DPd. Overall, approximately 48 participants will be enrolled in the study. Participant follow-up will continue up to 3 years after the last participant is randomized. The estimated accrual period will be 12 months corresponding to an approximate total study duration of 4 years.