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Ahmed Glaucoma Valve and Single-Plate Molteno Implants in Treatment of Refractory Glaucoma

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Refractory Glaucoma
Interventions
Device: Molteno single-plate implant (MSPI)
Device: Ahmed valve implant
Registration Number
NCT00971061
Lead Sponsor
Vanak Eye Surgery Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of the Ahmed valve implant (AVI) and the Molteno single-plate implant (MSPI) in eyes with refractory glaucoma during a follow-up period of 24 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria
  • refractory glaucoma, defined as uncontrolled IOP despite maximal anti-glaucoma medication, previously failed nonseton surgical treatment, or a combination thereof.
Exclusion Criteria
  • age less than 40 years
  • a visual acuity of no light perception
  • lens opacity
  • elevated IOP associated with silicone oil previous glaucoma drainage device implantation in the same eye
  • previous cyclodestructive treatment
  • increased risk of endophthalmitis posterior segment disorders
  • pre-existing ocular comorbidities.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
MSPIMolteno single-plate implant (MSPI)Molteno single-plate implant
AVIAhmed valve implantAhmed valve implant
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intra Ocular pressure (IOP)Month 24
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intra Ocular pressure (IOP)day 1,week 1, and months 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18
Changes in visual acuityday 1,week 1, and months 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24.
Number of anti-glaucoma medicationsweek 1, and months 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24
Mean deviation of visual field,week 1, and months 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24
Rate of intra- and postoperative complicationsweek 1, and months 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vanak Eye Surgery Center

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Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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