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Corneal cross-linking versus standard care in children with keratoconus - a randomised, multicentre, observer-masked trial of efficacy and safety (KERALINK): a statistical analysis plan

Chowdhury, K; Doré, CJ; Bunce, C; Larkin, DFP; (2020) Corneal cross-linking versus standard care in children with keratoconus - a randomised, multicentre, observer-masked trial of efficacy and safety (KERALINK): a statistical analysis plan. Trials , 21 , Article 523. 10.1186/s13063-020-04392-1. Green open access

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Abstract

Background: The KERALINK trial tests the hypothesis that corneal cross-linking (CXL) treatment reduces the progression of keratoconus in comparison to standard care in patients aged 10–16 years. This article describes the statistical analysis plan for this trial as an update to the published protocol. It is written before the end of the patient follow-up, while the outcome of the trial is still unknown. Design and methods: KERALINK is a randomised controlled, observer-masked, multicentre trial in progressive keratoconus comparing epithelium-off CXL with standard care, including spectacles or contact lenses as necessary for best-corrected acuity. Keratoconus is a disorder of the shape of the cornea in which the normally round domeshaped clear front window of the eye (cornea) thins progressively leading to a cone-like bulge. This impairs the ability of the eye to focus properly, causing reduced vision which requires spectacle or contact lens wear or, in a minority of patients, eventually corneal replacement by a transplant for best vision. The primary outcome measure is the between-group difference in K2 at 18 months adjusted for K2 at baseline examination. K2 is the value of the steepest corneal meridian as measured on Pentacam topography. Secondary outcomes are keratoconus progression, time to keratoconus progression, visual acuity, refraction, apical corneal thickness and adverse events. Patient-reported effects will be explored by questionnaires. We describe in detail the statistical aspects of KERALINK: the outcome measures, the sample size calculation, general analysis principles, the planned descriptive statistics and statistical models, and planned subgroup and sensitivity analyses. Discussion: The KERALINK statistical analysis will provide comprehensive and precise information on the relative effectiveness of the two treatments. The plan will be implemented in May 2020 when follow-up for the trial is completed. Trial registration: EudraCT, 2016-001460-11. Registered on 19 May 2016

Type: Article
Title: Corneal cross-linking versus standard care in children with keratoconus - a randomised, multicentre, observer-masked trial of efficacy and safety (KERALINK): a statistical analysis plan
Location: England
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04392-1
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-04392-1
Language: English
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Keywords: Statistical analysis plan, Keratoconus, Cross-linking, Surgery, Randomised controlled trial, Pentacam topography, K2, Paediatric
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Institute of Ophthalmology
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Inst of Clinical Trials and Methodology
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Inst of Clinical Trials and Methodology > Comprehensive CTU at UCL
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10101674
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