The Efficacy of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

• Conditions: Primary Open Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension; Pseudo-Exfoliative Glaucoma; Pigment Dispersion Glaucoma

• Registration Number: NCT00347893
• Lead Sponsor: Glaucoma Research & Education Group

Brief Summary

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a new method to reduce intraocular pressure in eyes with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. SLT may also be effective for cases with previously failed ALT procedures. We will study the efficacy and safety of the SLT procedure.

Detailed Description

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) has been shown to be a safe, well tolerated, and effective intraocular pressure reduction therapy for several forms of open-angle glaucoma. SLT produces significantly less disturbance to the trabecular meshwork and is theoretically more repeatable than the ALT procedure. This retrospective research will begin with cases treated in 2001. It will evaluate whether SLT is effective for patients who have had prior treatment with ALT and it will determine whether the IOP lowering effect is sustainable over time. It will also assess the efficacy of repeated SLT procedures.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-05
• Status Verified: 2006-06
• Study First Submitted: 2006-06-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-06-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2006-06-30
• Study First Posted: 2006-07-04
• Last Update Posted: 2006-07-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients with primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, pseudo exfoliative glaucoma, pigment dispersion glaucoma

Exclusion Criteria

• History of prior invasive glaucoma surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Glaucoma Center of San Francisco; 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States