Status:

COMPLETED

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

Lead Sponsor:

Vanak Eye Surgery Center

Conditions:

Refractory Glaucoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

40+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

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 per...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • refractory glaucoma, defined as uncontrolled IOP despite maximal anti-glaucoma medication, previously failed nonseton surgical treatment, or a combination thereof.

Exclusion

  • 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.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

72 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00971061

Start Date

January 1 2003

End Date

August 1 2005

Last Update

September 4 2009

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Vanak Eye Surgery Center

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran