Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison Of Trabeculectomy Versus The Ex-PRESS Miniature Glaucoma Device In The Same Patient: A Prospective Randomized Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
Conditions:
Glaucoma
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
the purpose of this study was to compare standard trabeculectomy to the Ex-PRESS mini glaucoma shunt implantation under a scleral flap in eyes with open-angle glaucoma.In this report, we describe the ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects were at least 18 years of age and
- Had medically uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma requiring incisional surgery for reduction of intraocular pressure in both eyes.
- Subjects with prior cataract or failed filtration surgery in either eye were eligible to participate if surgery occurred at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
Exclusion
- Any form of glaucoma other than primary open-angle glaucoma;
- History of or active uveitis; or
- Any ocular abnormality that would prevent accurate assessment of intraocular pressure
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00698438
Start Date
March 1 2005
Last Update
June 17 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of the Witwatersrand,
Johannesburg, South Africa