RB-PDT for Fusarium Keratitis: The LUMIERE Study (NCT07743489)
Light for Ulcer Management by Infection Elimination and Resistance Enhancement (LUMIERE)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a multicenter trial with recruitment planned at ophthalmology clinics specializing in corneal diseases in India, Brazil, and at Stanford University and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in the United States. Fusarium keratitis is common in tropical and subtropical regions like Florida, India and Brazil, which will facilitate access to the required number of participants. The study aims to recruit a total of 434 participants (217 per group).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Stanford University — Palo Alto, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Stanford University — Palo Alto, California
- University of Miami - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute — Miami, Florida
- Federal University of São Paulo — São Paulo,
- Aravind Eye Care System — Madurai, Tamil Nadu
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (650) 498-8790
Email: rosej@stanford.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
Explore by condition: All Fusarium Keratitis clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.