Glaucoma Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You have been diagnosed with a type of open-angle glaucoma (such as primary open-angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, or pigmentary dispersion glaucoma)
- Your eye surgeon has determined that you are medically suitable for both types of surgery being studied (trabeculectomy and XEN), including having a healthy, suitable area of the eye tissue needed for the procedure
- You have at least some useful vision in the eye being studied (confirm with trial site for exact level)
- The drainage area inside your eye (called the trabecular meshwork) is visible enough for the procedure
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You understand what the study involves, are willing to attend follow-up appointments, and are able to give written consent to participate
Who may not be able to join:
- You have a cataract that is significantly affecting your vision
- You have had cataract surgery on the study eye within the last month
- You have previously had any surgical procedure for glaucoma on the study eye (such as a XEN implant, trabeculectomy, or any type of drainage tube or implant — though a prior laser iridotomy is acceptable)
- You have a type of glaucoma caused by a closed drainage angle combined with the natural lens still being in the eye
- You have a type of glaucoma linked to abnormal blood vessel growth, eye inflammation, injury to the eye's drainage angle, or blood vessel disorders
- You currently have any active inflammation or infection in or around the eye, such as eyelid, conjunctival, corneal, or internal eye inflammation
- You have a certain type of artificial lens implanted at the front of the eye (anterior chamber intraocular lens)
- There is gel from the back of the eye (vitreous) present in the front part of the eye
- You have silicone oil inside your eye from a previous procedure
- You have a history of corneal surgery, significant corneal scarring, or any corneal disease
- You have a condition that affects normal fluid drainage around the eye, such as Sturge-Weber syndrome or a very small eye (nanophthalmos)
- You have a history of forming keloid scars (thick, raised scar tissue)
- You have certain active eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, or blocked retinal veins that could affect the study results
- You have a known allergy or sensitivity to any medications or materials used in the surgery, including products derived from pigs or glutaraldehyde
- You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Herbert Reitsamer, MD, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg/ Salzburger Landeskliniken
Phone: +43 5 7255
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Best Corrected Distance Visual Acuity at 1 Week
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.