Results of Different Location of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation in Refractory Glaucoma, Superior Versus Inferior
Primary Purpose
Glaucoma
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
AGV implantation
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About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Glaucoma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with refractory glaucoma who need AGV implantation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Eyes with less than 3 months follow-up
- Severe conjunctival adhesions and scarring for the site of surgery
- Presence of thin sclera and staphyloma for the site of surgery
- The presence or anticipated need for silicone oil for superior implantation
- Active neovascular glaucoma for inferior implantation
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Experimental
Arm Label
1
2
Arm Description
patients with refractory glaucoma who were candidate for AGV implantation allocated in superior site
patients with refractory glaucoma who were candidate for AGV implantation allocated in inferior site
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00628173
First Posted
February 25, 2008
Last Updated
October 16, 2008
Sponsor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00628173
Brief Title
Results of Different Location of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation in Refractory Glaucoma, Superior Versus Inferior
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
February 2008
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 2005 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
May 2007 (undefined)
Study Completion Date
December 2007 (undefined)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
Purpose:To compare the efficacy and safety of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) implantation in the superior versus inferior quadrants.
Methods: In a non-randomized clinical trial and over a period of two years, consecutive patients with refractory glaucoma underwent AGV implantation in the superior or inferior quadrants. Main outcome measures included best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), number of glaucoma medications, complications and success rate (defined as at least 30% IOP reduction below preoperative values and 5<IOP<22 mmHg with or without glaucoma medications). Other criteria for failure included implant removal, additional glaucoma surgery, phthisis bulbi or loss of light perception.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Glaucoma
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Single
Enrollment
106 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
patients with refractory glaucoma who were candidate for AGV implantation allocated in superior site
Arm Title
2
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
patients with refractory glaucoma who were candidate for AGV implantation allocated in inferior site
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
AGV implantation
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with refractory glaucoma who need AGV implantation
Exclusion Criteria:
Eyes with less than 3 months follow-up
Severe conjunctival adhesions and scarring for the site of surgery
Presence of thin sclera and staphyloma for the site of surgery
The presence or anticipated need for silicone oil for superior implantation
Active neovascular glaucoma for inferior implantation
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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