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NCT01972854 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Safety and Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Eyes With Keratoconus

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Glaukos Corporation.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
92
Enrollment target

NCT01972854: Clinical Trial Phase 3 study, sponsored by Glaukos Corporation.

NCT01972854 is a Phase 3 study that was terminated before completion, run by Glaukos Corporation. The registered enrollment target is 92 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01972854, a Phase 3 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Glaukos Corporation.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
92 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety and efficacy of corneal collagen cross-linking performed with VibeX (riboflavin ophthalmic solution) and the KXL System as compared to placebo in impeding the progression of, and/or reducing, maximum corneal curvature.

Primary Outcome

The primary endpoint is the mean change from baseline to 12 months in maximum corneal curvature (Kmax) between the VibeX treatment group and the Placebo control group.

Interventions

  • DRUG riboflavin solution
  • DRUG placebo solution
  • DEVICE KXL System

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 92 participants
Start Date 2013-11
Est. Completion 2017-04
Phase Phase 3
Glaukos Corporation

33 total trials

Why NCT01972854 stopped before completion

NCT01972854 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 92 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which riboflavin solution is the first listed.

NCT01972854 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01972854 about?

NCT01972854 is a clinical study titled "Safety and Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Eyes With Keratoconus". The objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety and efficacy of corneal collagen cross-linking performed with VibeX (riboflavin ophthalmic solution) and the KXL System as compared to placebo in impeding the progression of, and/or reducing, maximum corneal curvature.

What is the current status of trial NCT01972854?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 92 participants. The study started on 2013-11. Estimated completion is 2017-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01972854?

The interventions under investigation include: riboflavin solution (DRUG), placebo solution (DRUG), KXL System (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01972854?

This trial is sponsored by Glaukos Corporation, which has 33 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01972854's enrollment target sits among peer trials

92 1723rd of 2000 higher than 277 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01972854, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT01972854 (small enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.