Status:
UNKNOWN
Comparison Between Deep Sclerectomy and Traditional Trabeculotomy & Trabeculectomy in Congenital Glaucoma
Lead Sponsor:
King Saud University
Conditions:
Congenital Glaucoma
Eligibility:
All Genders
1-12 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The investigators hypothesize that deep sclerectomy in congenital glaucoma is a safer procedure and may yield better results than trabeculotomy trabeculectomy approach.
Detailed Description
Non penetrating glaucoma surgery depends on filtration through trabeculo-descmeto window as well as supra-choroidal space less to sub-conjunctival rout. the nature of the operation keeps the globe int...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Any case diagnosed as congenital glaucoma with enlarged corneal diameter more than 11 mm and intra-ocular pressure above 21 mmHg, including corneal edema or Habb's Stria with or without optic disc cupping.
- Any case diagnosed as primary or secondary congenital glaucoma to ocular or systemic abnormalities.
- Within the age of (0 - 12).
Exclusion
- Cases of congenital glaucoma with previous intervention.
- Age above 12 Yrs.
- Cases with secondary glaucoma caused by surgical intervention, ocular co-morbidity, medications or trauma
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01460017
Start Date
November 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
October 26 2011
Active Locations (1)
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1
King Abdul Aziz University Hospital
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, 11411