Micro vs. Standard Trabeculectomy Study (NCT02598765) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Micro vs. Standard Trabeculectomy Study
Nepal100 participantsStarted 2016-04-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the reduction in intraocular pressure and cumulative incidence of complications between the standard and micro trabeculectomy surgeries 3 months after surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
40 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:
* Age \>= 40
* Planning to have a trabeculectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Life threatening or debilitating disease
* Inability to complete necessary exams and/or ocular disease that would preclude assessment of intraocular pressure, visual field, or optic disc
* Contralateral eye already enrolled in study
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.
1This study compared a micro trabeculectomy to a standard trabeculectomy and tracked complications as its main focus — what types of complications were most common, and how does that compare to what I'd expect with standard glaucoma surgery today?
2Since this trial is completed, has the data been published, and if so, did the micro trabeculectomy show a meaningfully different complication rate than the standard procedure?
3Given that complications were the primary thing being measured in this study, does that mean the researchers were still figuring out the safety profile of the micro approach, and what does that mean for how confident we can be in its long-term outcomes?
4How does either of these surgical approaches compare to the glaucoma treatment options you'd recommend for my specific type and severity of glaucoma — would surgery even be the right next step for me?
5If the micro trabeculectomy from this study showed a favorable complication profile, is that technique something you perform or could refer me to, and would it be appropriate to consider in my case?
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.