Status:
UNKNOWN
Laser Iridotomy Versus Surgical Iridectomy in Early Angle Closure
Lead Sponsor:
Sun Yat-sen University
Conditions:
Intraocular Pressure Changes
Peripheral Anterior Synechiae Increasing
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a randomized controlled clinical trial to compare laser peripheral iridotomy(LPI) and surgical peripheral iridectomy. Subjects of primary angle closure suspect, primary angle closure will be r...
Detailed Description
The following will be studied: 1. To evaluate the safety of these two techniques for the treatment of angle closure. 2. To compare the anterior chamber reaction and IOP changes post surgery. 3. TO es...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- more than 50 years old
- Diagnosis of either: Primary angle closure suspects, Primary angle closure in need of laser iridotomy or surgical iridectomy
- Able to give Informed concent
Exclusion
- Ophthalmic diseases other than glaucoma and cataract
- pseudophakic or aphakic patients
- inability to attend regular follow-up assessment or to give informed written consent
- Secondary causes of angle closure e.g. subluxed lens, uveitis, trauma and neovascular glaucoma
- Participating in another study
- monocular patients
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01468103
Start Date
August 1 2009
End Date
August 1 2012
Last Update
November 9 2011
Active Locations (1)
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ZhongShan Ophthalmic Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510060