RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04635020

Comparison Of iStent to Laser in Exfoliation Glaucoma Helsinki Study Group

A Prospective Randomised Trial Comparing Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and iStent Trabecular Micro-bypass Stent Implantation Combined With Cataract Surgery in Exfoliation Glaucoma


Sponsor

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Enrollment

285 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate the efficacy of an iStent trabecular microbypass stent compared to selective laser trabeculoplasty in combination with cataract surgery in eyes with exfoliation glaucoma (EXF)


Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Cataract surgery, a procedure called SLT-laser, and others for people with cataract and exfoliation glaucoma. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 50 Years to 100 Years.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREiStent

2 trabecular Stent injected at the end of the cataract surgery to the trabecular meshwork

PROCEDURESLT-laser

1 month after cataract surgery laser treatment to the trabecular meshwork (100 applications, 360 degrees)

PROCEDURECataract surgery

Conventional cataract surgery


Locations(1)

Helsinki University Hospital

Helsinki, Finland

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