CompletedNot Applicable

Glaucoma Treatment by Circular Cyclocoagulation Using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound With the EYEOP Medical Device

France52 participantsStarted 2011-04

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and the safety of the EYEOP treatment using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in refractory glaucoma patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Primary open angle glaucoma included pseudo-exfoliative glaucoma and pigmentary glaucoma in the study eye with maximally tolerated medical treatment * Ocular hypertension defined as an intraocular pressure (IOP) \> 21 mm Hg * Subject has failed a conventional intraocular glaucoma filtering surgery * Patient must be aged 18 years or more * No previous intraocular glaucoma surgery or laser treatment in the study eye during the 3 months before HIFU treatment * No previous cyclophotocoagulation procedure in the study eye * Patient able and willing to provide informed consent and to complete post-operative follow-up requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * History of previous glaucoma surgery with implantation of glaucoma drainage device in the study eye * History of ocular or retrobulbar tumor * Retinal detachment, choroidal hemorrhage or detachment * Ocular infectious disease within 14 days before HIFU treatment

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.

What they're measuring

Primary efficacy measure :

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01338467

SponsorEyeTechCare

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-06

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.