What does CCTS mean in TRANSPLANTATION

The Collaborative Corneal Transplantation Studies (CCTS) is a research project conducted by eye surgeons and scientists to assess the safety and effectiveness of cornea transplantations. The goal of the collaborative study is to improve patient outcomes following transplantation, by working together to develop better methods and new treatments for corneal diseases.

CCTS involves ophthalmologists, scientists and other healthcare professionals from around the world who are experts in corneal diseases and their treatments. These professionals work together in a cooperative network to further our understanding of how cornea transplants can benefit patients with vision loss due to injury or disease.

Patients do not incur any costs when participating in CCTS as it is funded entirely by public and private grants, donations, and sponsorships. However, eye surgeons may incur some costs related to taking part in the study such as travel expenses for meetings or conference presentations, if applicable.

The duration of each CCTS study varies depending on the type of research being undertaken. Each individual study typically lasts between one and two years, however some studies may last longer if more data needs to be collected or analyzed.

During each study conducted as part of CCTS, patient-related information including demographic data, laboratory test results, medical history, medications taken prior to surgery will be collected in order to aid researchers in their assessment of transplant outcomes.

Yes, when enrolling into a CCTS study patients must commit to completing all visits associated with that particular study protocol over its duration so that researchers can adequately track progress following their surgery. In addition patients are also required to return any questionnaires provided for completion on an ongoing basis throughout their involvement in the study.

Yes – all information gathered during participation in a CCTS Study remains strictly confidential between participants and investigators working on that particular project; no personal data is ever released without consent from both parties involved in order to ensure privacy at all times.

By taking part in a CCTC Study patients can assist healthcare professionals conducting research into successful treatments for vision-threatening conditions such as corneal clouding or neovascularization by providing vital information about their own medical history prior to undergoing transplant surgery which can then help provide insight into improving patient outcomes following treatment.

No - Participating patients are only asked questions about their condition that would normally be discussed during usual clinical care visits with an eye surgeon; therefore no additional risks are posed by being enrolled into this kind of collaborative research program.