Status:

UNKNOWN

Comparison of Efficacy Between Silicone Ahmed Glaucoma Valves and Second Trabeculectomy in Glaucoma Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Federal University of São Paulo

Conditions:

Open Angle Glaucoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In the management of open angle glaucoma, frequently more then one procedure is necessary to control the intra ocular pressure. There is still no consensus whether this second intervention should be a...

Detailed Description

In the management of open angle glaucoma, frequently more then one procedure is necessary to control the intra ocular pressure. There is still no consensus whether this second intervention should be a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients with open angle glaucoma and uncontrolled IOP despite the use of maximum tolerated glaucoma medication.
  • Patients over 18 years old.
  • Patients who can understand and sign the inform consent form.

Exclusion

  • Other forms of glaucoma other than open angle glaucoma; previous psiquiatric condition ;
  • Patients who can understand and sign the inform consent form;
  • visual acuity worse than hand motion;
  • previous retina surgery with buckle implant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00665756

Start Date

January 1 2006

End Date

July 1 2008

Last Update

April 24 2008

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Federal University of Sao Paulo

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04023-062