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

NCT01956942 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 81

Last updated 2023-06-13

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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.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Micropulse Laser Trabeculoplasty

DEVICE

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • David Belyea

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • David Belyea, MD · George Washington University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-08-31
Primary Completion
2017-07-31
Completion
2017-07-24

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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