Comparative Study, Safety and Efficacy, Ahmed Glaucoma Drainage Device, Model M4 Model S2 in Neov… (NCT02260219) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Comparative Study, Safety and Efficacy, Ahmed Glaucoma Drainage Device, Model M4 Model S2 in Neovascular Glaucoma
Stopped: undefined
42 participantsStarted 2012-01
Plain-language summary
Objective: Prospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Ahmed Glaucoma Drainage Device, model M4 compared with the model S2.
Method: Mexican patients with Neovascular Glaucoma will be randomly included for each group (M4 and S2). They will be operated using conventional techniques and creating a sub-episcleral tunnel to place the valve's tube in the anterior chamber. They will be monitoring for one year and the results will be evaluated with respect to a postoperative reduction in pressure, changes in visual acuity, the need for drugs and complications, in addition to the demographic characteristics of each group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with diagnosis of Neovascular glaucoma
* High IOP despite topical treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women
* Mental disorders
* Previous glaucoma surgery
* Patients older than 18 years
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
1
Number of participants with adverse effects
Timeframe: 1 year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02260219
SponsorAsociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México