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Title
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Corneal Imaging of Infectious Keratitis
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MEEI Protocol ID
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09-04-029
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National Clinical Trial (NCT) Number
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Condition
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Cornea Disease
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Sponsor
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New England Corneal Transplant Research Fund
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Principal Investigator
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Pedram Hamrah, M.D.
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Study Design
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Corneal imaging to be performed up to five times in conjunction with regularly scheduled office visits.
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Study Objective
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The aim of this research is to study and compare the in vivo morphology and density of corneal nerves, immune cells, keratocytes, epithelial and endothelial cells in fungal, acanthamoeba, bacterial and adenoviral keratitis
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Who is Eligible
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Patients with Infectious Keratitis
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Subject Enrollment
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We are currently enrolling individuals who have Infectious Keratitis who meet the study eligibility criteria.
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Study Procedures
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Participation in this study requires corneal imaging to be performed up to five times in conjunction with regularly scheduled office visits. We may also ask for your permission to collect your tears at your first visit.
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For More Information
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Cornea Research 617-573-3313
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Page updated 8/6/2012.
