Donor diabetes and cornea transplant success at 5 years
Part of Eyes & vision, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how a donor's diabetes might affect the long-term success of a specific type of cornea transplant called DMEK. Participants from an earlier study (DEKS) will be followed for up to 5 years to see how well the transplant is doing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a DMEK cornea transplant as part of the DEKS study.
- You completed the 12-month follow-up in the DEKS study.
- You are willing to come back for checkups at 3 and 5 years after your transplant.
- You can speak English or Spanish.
- You are willing to have a small finger-stick blood test to check your blood sugar (HbA1c).
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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