Clinical Research Directory

Efficacy and Safety of iStent Inject and Inject W in the Management of Primary Open-angle Glaucoma

Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a chronic eye disease in which the only validated treatment is to lower intraocular pressure (IOP). It is the 2nd leading cause of blindness worldwide. The iStent® inject and inject W is an implantable device that is part of a new entity of so-called minimally invasive glaucoma surgery whose goal is to lower IOP with minimal tissue disruption in order to avoid the complications of conventional glaucoma surgery. This surgery is used in conjunction with cataract surgery in France. The primary objective is to study the 1-year efficacy and safety of combined cataract and iStent inject and inject W in the management of POAG in an observational, retrospective, controlled study of a cohort of POAG patients undergoing cataract surgery only.

Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) for Patients With Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Previously Treated With SLT

This study looks at a new laser treatment for people with high eye pressure or a type of glaucoma called open-angle glaucoma. All patients in the study have already had a similar laser treatment before (called SLT). In this study, everyone will receive the same treatment, called Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (Voyager™ DSLT). This device is approved by the FDA and will be used as directed. The goal is to understand how safe it is and how well it works in these patients. Glaucoma is a major cause of permanent vision loss. A common treatment, called SLT, uses a laser to help lower pressure inside the eye. The newer treatment, DSLT, works in a similar way but does not touch the eye, which may make it quicker and more comfortable. DSLT has worked well in patients who have never had laser treatment before, but there is not much information about how well it works in people who have already had SLT. The main goal of this study is to see how much the treatment lowers eye pressure after 6 months, compared to before treatment. To get accurate results, patients will stop their usual glaucoma eye drops for a short time before their eye pressure is measured. This helps show the true effect of the laser treatment. The study will also look at other outcomes. These include how much eye pressure drops in percentage terms, how many patients have successful results, and whether patients can reduce the number of glaucoma medications they use. It will also track if any patients need additional glaucoma treatments later.

Long-term Safety and Efficacy of a Modified Suprachoroidal Silicone Tube (SST) Shunt

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of a modified suprachoroidal silicone tube (SST) shunt in treating patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and pseudo-exfoliative glaucoma (PXG). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the SST shunt maintain intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction over an extended follow-up period? What is the effect of the SST shunt on endothelial cell count (ECC) and overall corneal health? Participants will: Undergo intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements Have their endothelial cell count (ECC) evaluated Complete assessments of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) Be assessed for C/D ratio Be monitored for adverse events or shunt-related complications over time