🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-22

KLEx Versus FS-LASIK for the Treatment of Myopia and Compound Myopic Astigmatism (NCT06477081)

Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction (KLEx) Versus Femtosecond Laser-assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) for the Treatment of Myopia and Compound Myopic Astigmatism

🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🩺 Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

FemtoLASIK is a type of laser eye surgery used to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It involves two main steps: creating a flap and reshaping the cornea. Refractive lenticule extraction, (KLEx) is another laser eye surgery method to correct vision issues, which involves creating and extracting a lenticule without the need of a flap. The investigators will evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of these two procedures.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Instituto de Oftalmología Conde de Valenciana — Mexico City, Mexico City

Age range: 21 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

  • FS-LASIK procedure (PROCEDURE)
  • KLEx (PROCEDURE)

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Instituto de Oftalmología Conde de Valenciana — Mexico City, Mexico City

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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