Effects of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Terminated

• Conditions: Glaucoma
• Interventions: Procedure: Surgery; Procedure: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

• Registration Number: NCT00986141
• Lead Sponsor: University of Kentucky

Brief Summary

Primary objective is to evaluate the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) on the diurnal intraocular pressure variation in open-angle glaucoma patients (OAG).

Detailed Description

This is a prospective observational study of OAG patients undergoing selective laser trabeculoplasty at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. The patients will be recruited over 12 months. Study will include 3 visits: pre-laser visit, visit for laser treatment and post-laser visit. All visits will occur within a 3-month period.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-05
• Study First Submitted: 2009-09-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-09-28
• Study First Posted: 2009-09-29
• Primary Completion: 2012-12
• Study Completion: 2012-12
• Status Verified: 2013-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-04-23
• Last Update Posted: 2013-04-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: TERMINATED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Subjects who have the diagnosis of open angle glaucoma
• Subjects who are able to speak and understand English and provide meaningful written informed consent,
• Subjects who are willing and able to comply with all testing and requirements defined in the protocol and willing and able to comply with all required study visits.

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects with previous laser treatment or intraocular surgery,
• Subjects with history of ocular inflammation and with history of previous ocular trauma.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
laser trabeculoplasty	Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty	Subjects with POAG and on medical treatment who are undergoing SLT
laser trabeculoplasty	Surgery	Subjects with POAG and on medical treatment who are undergoing SLT

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To evaluate the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty on the diurnal intraocular pressure variation in OAG patients.	Three years

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Kentucky; 🇺🇸 Lexington, Kentucky, United States