RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04651530

Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation in Normal Tension Glaucoma


Sponsor

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Dec 8, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess whether endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation added to cataract surgery lowers intraocular pressure more than cataract surgery alone in patients with normal tension glaucoma.


Eligibility

Min Age: 55 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a laser procedure done during cataract surgery (called endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation, or ECP) can reduce eye pressure in people with a type of glaucoma where pressure is already within the normal range (normal tension glaucoma). **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma (eye pressure always below 21 mmHg but with nerve damage consistent with glaucoma) - Your glaucoma is currently stable with medication - You also have a significant cataract that needs surgery - You speak Finnish, Swedish, or English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your glaucoma is caused by something else (like injury or inflammation) - You have had previous glaucoma surgery or eye procedures (including retinal or corneal surgery) - You have wet macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, or Fuchs' corneal dystrophy - You have dementia - Your only functioning eye has very poor vision (worse than 20/200) - Your glaucoma is currently getting worse despite treatment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREPhaco

phacoemulsification of cataract only

PROCEDUREPhaco+ECP

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation is done in the same procedure as phacoemulsification of cataract


Locations(1)

Helsinki University Hospital

Helsinki, Finland

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