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Goniocurettage as First Choice of Surgical Treatment in Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma: Outcomes and Complications

Lead Sponsor:

Federal University of Minas Gerais

Conditions:

Open-Angle Glaucoma

Surgery

Eligibility:

All Genders

40+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The study has the purpose to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the goniocurettage as a first choice of surgical treatment for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in patients with good vision.

Detailed Description

A prospective study in 33 eyes (32 patients) with uncontrolled open angle glaucoma under clinical treatment. The trabecular tissue was scraped away from the angle (goniocurettage) in about 100 degrees...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Disc and/or visual field findings consistent with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
  • Uncontrolled intraocular pressure (≥21 mm Hg) or progressive glaucomatous neuropathy despite maximum tolerated medical therapy
  • 40 years old or over
  • Visual acuity higher than 0.2
  • Open angles (greater or equal to Shaffer grade II)

Exclusion

  • Previous ocular surgery
  • History of glaucoma laser treatment
  • History of ocular trauma
  • Cyclodestructive procedures
  • Corneal edema or opacities
  • Endothelial decompensation
  • History of uveitis
  • Secondary glaucoma
  • neovascularization of the iris or angle
  • Congenital anterior segment abnormalities
  • Anatomically confusing angles without clear definition of the scleral spur or meshwork and inability to maintain follow-up

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01511094

Start Date

June 1 2009

End Date

January 1 2012

Last Update

January 18 2012

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Federal University of Minas Gerais

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 30130-100