Status:
COMPLETED
Laser Iridotomy Versus Phacoemulsification in Acute Angle Closure
Lead Sponsor:
Singapore National Eye Centre
Conditions:
Angle Closure Glaucoma
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a randomised controlled clinical trial to compare laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) and primary phacoemulsification with intra-ocular lens implantation (phaco/IOL) in the treatment of acute pri...
Detailed Description
AIMS The objective of this study is to conduct a randomised controlled clinical trial to compare LPI and primary phacol/IOL in the treatment of APACG. The specific aim is to compare long-term IOP co...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- APACG. In cases where both eyes are eligible, the right eye will be entered.
- IOP less than or equal to 30 mmHg within 24 hours of presentation and after initiation of medical treatment
- Significant cataract with best corrected visual acuity equal or less than 6/15
- Informed consent
Exclusion
- Secondary causes of angle-closure e.g. subluxed lens, uveitis, trauma and neovascular glaucoma
- Intumescent cataract (phacomorphic glaucoma)
- Eyes with anterior chamber depth differing by more than 0.3 mm
- Eyes with no cataract
- Active ocular infection in either eye which would prevent surgery
- Female subjects who are pregnant, nursing or of childbearing potential and not using adequate contraception
- Participating in another study
- Previous intraocular eye surgery on the affected eye.
- Any medical condition which would be a contra-indication to surgery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2001
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
October 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00350428
Start Date
October 1 2001
End Date
October 1 2007
Last Update
October 24 2006
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Singapore National Eye Centre
Singapore, Singapore, 168751