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Compares treatment options for Normal Tension Glaucoma
Official title Deep Sclerectomy Versus Trabeculectomy in Normal Tension Glaucoma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05371977
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to assess whether deep sclerectomy is as effective in lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) as trabeculectomy in patients with normal tension glaucoma.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 55 to 100
You may be able to join if
- Signed Informed Consent
- Normal Tension Glaucoma with typical nerve fiber layer defects in red-free photographs and/or optical coherence tomography (OCT) and possible...
- Glaucoma unstable with current medication assessed by a glaucoma specialist
You likely can't join if
- Secondary Glaucoma e.g. due to previous injury or uveitis
- Exfoliation syndrome
- Pigment dispersion syndrome
- Previous transscleral or endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- Previous other glaucoma surgery
- Previous retinal detachment
See the full eligibility criteria
- Signed Informed Consent
- Normal Tension Glaucoma with typical nerve fiber layer defects in red-free photographs and/or optical coherence tomography (OCT) and possible equivalent visual field defects, IOP never more than 21 mmHg, and open...
- Glaucoma unstable with current medication assessed by a glaucoma specialist
- Secondary Glaucoma e.g. due to previous injury or uveitis
- Exfoliation syndrome
- Pigment dispersion syndrome
- Previous transscleral or endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- Previous other glaucoma surgery
- Previous retinal detachment
- Previous intraocular surgery like vitrectomy and other retinal surgery
- Wet age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic retonopathy
- Previous corneal transplant or previous refractive surgery
- Fuchs' dystrophy and other abnormalities compromising corneal clarity like scars
- The patient does not want to participate in the study
- The patient does not speak Finnish, Swedish or English
- Dementia
- Only eye with vision worse than 20/200 or loss of central visual field
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Helsinki, Finland
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 55 years to 100 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Helsinki, Finland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.