Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) for Patients With Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension P… (NCT07589270) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) for Patients With Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Previously Treated With SLT
United States60 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
This study looks at a new laser treatment for people with high eye pressure or a type of glaucoma called open-angle glaucoma. All patients in the study have already had a similar laser treatment before (called SLT). In this study, everyone will receive the same treatment, called Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (Voyager™ DSLT). This device is approved by the FDA and will be used as directed. The goal is to understand how safe it is and how well it works in these patients.
Glaucoma is a major cause of permanent vision loss. A common treatment, called SLT, uses a laser to help lower pressure inside the eye. The newer treatment, DSLT, works in a similar way but does not touch the eye, which may make it quicker and more comfortable. DSLT has worked well in patients who have never had laser treatment before, but there is not much information about how well it works in people who have already had SLT.
The main goal of this study is to see how much the treatment lowers eye pressure after 6 months, compared to before treatment. To get accurate results, patients will stop their usual glaucoma eye drops for a short time before their eye pressure is measured. This helps show the true effect of the laser treatment.
The study will also look at other outcomes. These include how much eye pressure drops in percentage terms, how many patients have successful results, and whether patients can reduce the number of glaucoma medications they use. It will also track if any patients need additional glaucoma treatments later.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Adult patients (18-80 years old), scheduled to undergo DSLT treatment in one eye.
* Diagnosis of ocular hypertension (OHTN) or primary open angle glaucoma (POAG).
* Previous history of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) treatment. • Medication free or washed out IOP at time 0 ranging from ≥ 18 through 32 mm Hg.
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Screened patients who were on IOP-lowering medications who did not successfully complete medication washout at the time of the procedure (time 0)
* Previous glaucoma surgeries/interventions:
* Patients who have undergone prior glaucoma-related procedures (e.g., trabeculectomy, laser trabeculoplasty, MIGS, or tube shunt).
* Recent SLT failures (within 6 months of initial treatment).
* Patients who have undergone cataract surgery within the prior 2 years.
* Secondary glaucoma:
o Patients with secondary forms of glaucoma, such as angle-closure glaucoma, neovascular glaucoma, or glaucoma resulting from trauma or other systemic diseases.
* Other significant ocular conditions including advanced cataracts, retinal diseases (e.g., age-related macular degeneration), or any condition that might complicate the assessment of intraocular pressure (IOP) or visual function as deemed by the investigator.
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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Efficacy of Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) for Reducing Intraocular Pressure in Ocular Hypertension or Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients Previously Treated with Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Timeframe: baseline through 6 months post DSLT treatment