Laser Dosage in MicroPulse TransScleral CycloPhotocoagulation
Stopped: Dose was not therapeudic
United States6 participantsStarted 2021-01-01
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective study to evaluate the clinical outcome of varying doses of Micropulse TransScleral CycloPhotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) laser in patients with glaucoma. The study will assess documented complication rates, changes in visual acuity after the procedure, changes in intraocular pressures and medication drop usage, and need for subsequent treatments (including further laser or surgery).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 89 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:
* Decision to treat by MP-TSCPC Laser
* Patients diagnosed with Glaucoma
* Patients aged 18 years old and above
* Glaucoma that is inadequately controlled on medical therapy
* Patients with primary open angle glaucoma with or without previously failed trabeculectomy or other aqueous drainage surgical procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients age less than 18 years
* Patients unable or unwilling to provide informed consent to participate in the study
* Patients potentially unavailable for follow up visits
* Patients with significant scleral thinning
* Patients with ocular infection, inflammation or intraocular surgery in the study eye 2 months prior to enrollment in the study
* Albino patients that have no iris pigmentation
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
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Changes in intraocular pressure measurements between baseline and postoperative followup visits