CompletedNot Applicable

Micropulse Laser Trabeculoplasty (MLT) Versus Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) for Treatment of Open Angle Glaucoma

United States81 participantsStarted 2013-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a new laser (called Micropulse Laser Trabeculoplasty or MLT) in the treatment of glaucoma compared to the conventional laser presently used which is called selective laser trabeculoplasty or SLT. Both lasers (SLT and MLT) are used as standard of care in the treatment of open angle glaucoma.

Who can participate

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ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of any ange age * Diagnosis of open angle glaucoma who have not had recent changes in their medication regimen. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with active neovascularization of the angle, angle closure glaucoma, angle recession, or anterior uveitis

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

Intraocular Pressure Reduction

Timeframe: within 6 weeks to 3 months after the laser procedure is completed

Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Reduction Comparison Between MLT and SLT

Timeframe: 24-52 week interval

Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Reduction

Timeframe: 52 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01956942

SponsorDavid Belyea

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-07

Results submitted2022-10-06

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

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.