Using cheek tissue to repair the eye surface
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study is testing a new way to use a small piece of your cheek tissue to repair the surface of your eye. It may help people with certain eye conditions, like recurring growths, tumors, or burns.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You need a condition that requires rebuilding the surface of your eye, like a recurring pterygium, a conjunctival tumor, or an eye burn.
- You must be willing to give your written consent to take part in the study.
- You cannot have a chronic infection like HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, or Lyme disease.
- You cannot have a mouth disease that could affect the quality of your cheek tissue.
- You cannot have a serious medical condition that is not under control.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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