An observational study in Corneal Transplantation, sponsored by Universität des Saarlandes. Recruiting at 1 site in Germany. Open to participants aged 1 Year to 100 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-27.
Sponsored by Universität des Saarlandes · Observational
Aim of this study is to reflect on the changing trends in absolute numbers, surgical techniques and indications of corneal transplantations being performed in Germany.
The Section Cornea of the German Ophthalmological Society provides interim-assessments on a regular basis about the most up-to-date results of this long-term study.
Universität des Saarlandes is the lead sponsor of 68 studies on the registry; 17 are open to participants now.
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All patients in Germany treated with the different types of corneal transplantation since 2001.
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All patients in Germany treated with the different types of corneal transplantation since 2001.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients without corneal transplantation.
Aim is to include all patients in Germany treated with the different types of corneal transplantation.
Procedure: Corneal transplantation
PKP: Penetrating Keratoplasty DALK: Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty DMEK: Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty DSAEK: Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
Also known as: PKP, DALK, DMEK, DSAEK
An overview about absolute numbers of corneal transplantation in Germany.
A questionnaire about absolute numbers of corneal transplantation per year was sent to the 111 ophthalmological departments in Germany performing corneal transplantation. Data has been and is collected annually since 2001.
Time frame: 01/01/2001 to 31/12/2031
An overview about trends in the various types of corneal transplantation in Germany.
The questionnaire also records the types of corneal transplantation (i.e. penetrating keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty DSAEK) allowing a discussion of trends in corneal transplantation. Data has been and is collected annually since 2001.
Time frame: 01/01/2001 to 31/12/2031
An overview about indications for corneal transplantation in Germany.
The questionnaire also records the indications for corneal transplantation (e.g. Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy, pseudophakic corneal decompensation, repeated keratoplasty after graft failure, keratoconus and corneal scarring). Data has been and is collected annually since 2001.
Time frame: 01/01/2001 to 31/12/2031
Plan to share: Undecided
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