Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Alone, With Amniotic Membrane or With Mitomycin C (MMC) for Treatment of Ref… (NCT00893490) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Alone, With Amniotic Membrane or With Mitomycin C (MMC) for Treatment of Refractory Glaucoma
Iran
Plain-language summary
This randomized, controlled trial (RCT) compares the efficacy and safety of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) implantation alone, with 3 minutes MMC application or with a single layer coverage of amniotic membrane. Outcomes include intraocular eye pressure (IOP), postoperative glaucoma medication and complications. AGV implantation site will be superior or inferior based on indication and these groups will be randomized separately.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patients with refractory glaucoma
Exclusion Criteria:
* children under 7 years old
* adults above 75 years old
* uncooperative patients
* patients underwent the operation for second time
* patients with major operation with AGV
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00893490
SponsorShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences