Glaucoma
MONDO:0005041Increased pressure in the eyeball due to obstruction of the outflow of aqueous humor.
Also known as: glaucoma, glaucoma (disease)
279 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Eylea eyed as treatment for glaucoma caused by abnormal blood vessels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 480 people with neovascular glaucoma, a serious eye condition, who are receiving the drug Eylea (aflibercept) as part of their normal care. Researchers are monitoring side effects and how well the drug controls eye pressure and vision over 6 months. The goa…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cells restore sight in damaged eyes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a person's own bone marrow stem cells into or near the eye can help treat various retinal and optic nerve diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and glaucoma. Participants receive stem cell injections via dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel stent could help glaucoma patients see clearly
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gel stent implant designed to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma. About 130 adults aged 45 and older will receive the stent through one of two surgical methods. Researchers will check safety and how well the stent reduces eye pressure over 12 months.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drop TFC-003 aims to lower glaucoma pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests TFC-003, a new eye drop, in 188 adults with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Participants use the drops twice daily for up to 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if TFC-003 lowers eye pressure better than an active control. The study is c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kukje Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New Preservative-Free eye drop could match leading glaucoma treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a preservative-free version of bimatoprost eye drops works as well as the standard Lumigan drops for lowering eye pressure. About 600 adults with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension in both eyes will receive either the new formulati…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: YS Life Science Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New laser device aims to lower eye pressure better in glaucoma surgery trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two devices used during cataract surgery to treat open-angle glaucoma. About 194 adults with mild to moderate glaucoma and cataracts will receive either the ELIOS device or a competitor device. The main goal is to see which one lowers eye pressure more effecti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elios Vision, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Glaucoma implant under the microscope: will it stay put?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking whether a small metal implant called the Hydrus Microstent stays in the right place after being placed during cataract surgery. The implant is designed to help drain fluid from the eye and lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. Researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New eye implant could ease glaucoma pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a tiny implant called MINIject s+ to help drain fluid and lower eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. About 60 adults will receive the implant during surgery, and researchers will check if it is placed correctly and is easy for surgeons to use. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: iSTAR Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New implant combo aims to lower eye pressure without daily drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a travoprost drug implant (iDose TR) plus a tiny stent (iStent infinite) can lower eye pressure better than the implant alone in people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. About 150 adults will receive either the combo or a sham procedure and b…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Tiny tube could tame glaucoma without daily drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small implant called the PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt XI in people with primary open-angle glaucoma whose eye pressure remains high despite maximum medication. The implant is placed under the eye's surface to drain fluid and lower pressure. Researchers will check if i…
Sponsor: Santen SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Laser plus two drops may beat standard care for glaucoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a combination of two eye drops (netarsudil and latanoprost) after laser treatment works better than adding just one drop (latanoprost) for lowering eye pressure in people with glaucoma. About 36 adults with mild to moderate glaucoma will take pa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Eye Centers of Southeast Texas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a gene therapy reverse aging in the eye? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a single dose of ER-100, a gene therapy designed to reverse age-related changes in retinal cells, in 18 adults with open-angle glaucoma or NAION. Participants receive the therapy via an eye injection and take doxycycline for 8 weeks to activate i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Life Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Exercise may ease triple health threat in older women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a physical activity program to standard care can improve health in older women who have three conditions: underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes), and fatty liver. Researchers will measure changes in eye pressure,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New Non-Contact laser could make glaucoma treatment easier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two FDA-approved laser treatments for open-angle glaucoma: the standard SLT and a newer, non-contact version called DSLT. Both aim to lower eye pressure and prevent vision loss. About 172 adults with glaucoma or high eye pressure will be randomly assigned to o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to lower eye pressure in glaucoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new gene therapy called GVB-2001 for people with primary open-angle glaucoma. The treatment is given as an injection into the eye to help lower high pressure inside the eye. About 6 adults aged 18 to 75 with glaucoma for at least a year will take part. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: IVIEW Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New eye drop combo may offer Round-the-Clock glaucoma relief
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination eye drop (Rocklatan) works better than a standard drop (Latanoprost) at lowering eye pressure over a full 24-hour period in adults with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. About 30 participants will use one drop in each eye nightly. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New glaucoma surgery showdown: which tiny implant works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two small implants (XEN-63 and PRESERFLO) placed during a quick surgery to lower eye pressure in adults with open-angle glaucoma. About 166 participants will be randomly assigned to one implant and followed for 2 years. The goal is to see if PRESERFLO works as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Laser before eye implant may prevent glaucoma damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a laser treatment (transscleral cyclophotocoagulation) to lower eye pressure before a Boston keratoprosthesis (a plastic cornea implant) can prevent or slow glaucoma. Twenty adults who need the implant will receive one of two laser types 4-8 weeks …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Laser zaps eye drops: new study tests glaucoma treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a quick laser treatment called DSLT can help people with glaucoma or high eye pressure use fewer daily eye drops. Sixty adults whose eye pressure is already controlled with 1-3 types of drops will receive the laser in one or both eyes. Researchers will ch…
Sponsor: The Eye Institute of West Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New combo surgery may better control glaucoma pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an extra step (a special blade to open drainage channels) to standard cataract-and-glaucoma surgery can better lower eye pressure in people with chronic angle-closure glaucoma and cataracts. About 68 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New laser zaps eye pressure in seconds for glaucoma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new laser treatment called Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) for people with pigmentary glaucoma, a type of glaucoma that can lead to vision loss. The laser is applied directly through the eye's surface in just a few seconds, aiming to lower high ey…
Sponsor: Mann Eye Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New eye drop combo aims to lower pressure in glaucoma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new preservative-free eye drop combination (QLS-111-FDC) to lower eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. About 60 adults with mild to moderate disease will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if it safely reduces eye press…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Qlaris Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Which glaucoma surgery works best with cataract removal?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares three types of glaucoma surgery (Hydrus Microstent, incisional goniotomy, and excisional goniotomy) done at the same time as cataract surgery. About 243 adults with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma will take part. The goal is to see which surgery lowers ey…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New eye implant could replace daily glaucoma drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a second-generation implant placed inside the eye that slowly releases travoprost, a drug that lowers eye pressure. The study will enroll 510 adults with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and effective at …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Laser breakthrough: new procedure tackles glaucoma and cataracts in one go
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special laser called ELIOS to treat glaucoma at the same time as cataract surgery. The laser creates tiny channels in the eye to help fluid drain and lower eye pressure. About 46 adults with both cataracts and open-angle glaucoma will take part. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Privé de la Baie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New eye implant could rival standard glaucoma surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a tiny drainage device called the Preserflo MicroShunt can lower eye pressure as well as the standard trabeculectomy surgery in adults with open-angle glaucoma. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two procedures and wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Bialystok • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a mild eye zap help restore sight in glaucoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a weak electrical current applied to the eye's surface can improve vision in people with open-angle glaucoma. Fifty adults with worsening vision loss will receive either real or sham stimulation over several sessions. The goal is to see if this safe, non-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Okuvision GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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8-Year check: does the hydrus implant keep glaucoma in check?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 glaucoma patients who received a tiny eye implant called Hydrus along with cataract surgery. Researchers want to see if the implant still helps control eye pressure after 8 to 14 years. The goal is to understand how well the implant works over the long term…
Sponsor: Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New surgical twist may save sight in glaucoma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a modified surgical procedure to lower eye pressure in 20 glaucoma patients whose previous combined cataract and glaucoma surgery did not work well. The surgery avoids a certain eye layer to improve success. The main goal is to see if it safely reduces eye pressu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Sleep apnea treatment and diet may ease glaucoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) plus CPAP therapy can reduce eye pressure in people with glaucoma, sleep apnea, and obesity. Forty participants will be split into two groups: one gets CPAP alone, the other gets CPAP plus lifestyle changes. The ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Glaucoma implant could replace daily eye drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a second-generation travoprost implant placed inside the eye to lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. About 610 participants will receive either the implant, timolol eye drops, a sham procedure, or placebo drops. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New device aims to tackle glaucoma while fixing cataracts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new surgical tool that opens up the eye's natural drainage channels to lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma who are also having cataract surgery. About 70 participants will receive the device during their cataract procedure. The main goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New World Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New tool for glaucoma implant: easier placement?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a redesigned inserter for the travoprost implant, a tiny device placed inside the eye to lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. About 30 adults will receive the implant using the updated inserter. The main goal is to see if doct…
Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New eye drops aim to boost blood flow in diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether QLS-111 eye drops can improve blood flow to the back of the eye in people with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy or certain types of glaucoma. Fourteen participants will use the drops twice daily for two weeks. The main goal is to measure chang…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qlaris Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could honey help young glaucoma patients? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether stingless bee honey (Kelulut honey) can help young people with juvenile open-angle glaucoma. Sixty participants will either take 30 grams of honey daily for three months or receive no honey. Researchers will measure changes in inflammation, eye nerve thic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New device aims to lower eye pressure during cataract surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called the Tran cannula, used during cataract surgery to clean away debris from the eye's drainage system in patients with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma. The goal is to see if it lowers eye pressure better than standard irrigation. Fifty-eight adults with b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Privé de la Baie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Brain stimulation trial hopes to restore sight in glaucoma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (called rtACS) can wake up damaged eye cells and improve vision in people with glaucoma. 188 adults with moderate to advanced glaucoma will receive either real or sham stimulation for 10 days. The main goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New device aims to ease glaucoma pressure in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new tool called the MIST device to lower eye pressure in people with primary open-angle glaucoma. About 25 adults aged 40 and older whose eye pressure is not well controlled with eye drops will receive the procedure. Researchers will check how safe the device i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hexiris Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Mini implant aims to lower eye pressure during cataract surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small device called iStent that is placed in the eye during cataract surgery to help lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. Sixty adults with both glaucoma and cataracts will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the iStent is safe and effective at red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New implant could replace glaucoma drops after cataract surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a tiny implant placed inside the eye during cataract surgery that slowly releases travoprost, a drug that lowers eye pressure. About 132 adults with glaucoma or high eye pressure will receive either the implant plus surgery or surgery alone. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Glaucoma patients: could this supplement save your sight?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily supplement called BrudyGlauco (containing DHA and citicoline) can help protect eyesight in people with glaucoma. About 108 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for 12 months. The goal is to see if it slows vision loss and impr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Catala de Retina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New surgical tool aims to ease glaucoma pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called the OMNI 3.1 Surgical System to see if it safely lowers eye pressure in people with primary open-angle glaucoma. About 25 adults aged 45 and older will take part. The main goal is to check if eye pressure drops by at least 20% three months after s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sight Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New eye drop aims to lower pressure in glaucoma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new eye drop called HUC3-637 in 206 adults with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The goal is to see if it safely lowers eye pressure better than an existing active control. Participants will use the drops daily and have their eye pres…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Huons Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Glaucoma showdown: which surgery works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical options—iStent inject and goniotomy with Kahook Dual Blade—performed during cataract surgery in 100 people with open-angle glaucoma. The goal is to see which method better lowers eye pressure and reduces the number of daily eye drops needed. Both …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Bialystok • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Laser or drops? new study tests best first move for glaucoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two first-line treatments for primary open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure: a one-time laser procedure (selective laser trabeculoplasty) versus daily latanoprost eye drops. Researchers will track how well each lowers eye pressure and note any side effects …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lagos State Health Service Commission • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New eye implant could give glaucoma patients a clearer future
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a tiny device called the VisiPlate shunt to help drain fluid and lower eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma that hasn't responded to other treatments. About 165 adults will receive the implant and be followed to see if their eye pressure drops by at le…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Avisi Technologies Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New eye implant aims to ease glaucoma pressure without daily drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called the Calibreye System, a small implant placed in the eye to help drain fluid and lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. Researchers will check if it is safe and works well over 12 months in 60 adults. The goal is to see if the device ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Myra Vision Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug save sight in glaucoma patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether metformin, a drug used for diabetes, can protect the optic nerve and slow vision loss in people with glaucoma. 125 participants with worsening glaucoma will take either metformin or a placebo for 24 months. The goal is to see if metformin can slow the thi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Christopher Kai Shun Leung • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New eye implants may replace risky glaucoma surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if two devices placed in the eye can safely lower eye pressure in people with moderate to severe open-angle glaucoma. Participants have not responded well to drops or laser and are considering surgery. The goal is to see if these implants can be a less invasive a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jonathon Myers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can a simple eye drop boost glaucoma surgery success?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding pilocarpine eye drops after combined cataract and Kahook Dual Blade surgery helps lower eye pressure more than standard drops alone. About 142 adults with glaucoma or high eye pressure will take part. The goal is to see if more patients achieve a 2…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could a zappy headband save your sight? stanford tests new glaucoma device
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device called Eyetronic, which delivers mild electrical pulses through the eyes, can help people with glaucoma. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss. The trial will compare the active device to a sham (fake) version in 30 adults …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Glaucoma patients may soon ditch eye drops after cataract surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a bimatoprost implant placed inside the eye during cataract surgery to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. About 400 participants will receive either the implant with a special lens or standard eye drops. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SpyGlass Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Glaucoma patients may soon ditch eye drops after cataract surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bimatoprost implant placed inside the eye during cataract surgery to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. About 400 participants will receive either the implant plus a special lens or standard eye drops. The goal is to see if the imp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SpyGlass Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Could yearly Low-Energy laser replace daily eye drops for glaucoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a gentle laser treatment (SLT) works as well as the standard version for people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. It also tests if getting the gentle laser once a year can delay or prevent the need for daily eye drops. About 790 adults will take part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Glaucoma surgery showdown: which procedure works best after cataract surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical procedures—trabeculectomy with mitomycin C and slow coagulation trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation—for lowering eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma that is not controlled by medication. All participants are over 40 and have had cata…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Glaucoma surgery showdown: new procedure may offer safer option
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical procedures for people with primary angle-closure glaucoma: Phaco-GSL (cataract surgery combined with a procedure to open the eye's drainage angle) and trabeculectomy (a standard glaucoma surgery that creates a new drainage pathway). Researchers wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:37 UTC
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Eye blood flow camera could spot glaucoma before vision fades
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special camera that measures blood flow in the retina can help tell the difference between healthy eyes and those with early glaucoma. Researchers will compare images from the XyCAM device with standard eye exams in 150 adults, including healthy volunte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New portable device could bring glaucoma screening to remote areas
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new, portable device called the World Sight Foundation Field Machine (WSFFM) for measuring visual field loss in glaucoma patients. The WSFFM is compared to the standard Humphrey Visual Field analyzer to see if it can accurately detect glaucoma damage. If …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VR goggles could replace bulky eye tests for kids
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a new virtual reality goggle device (VisuALL) to the standard Humphrey Visual Field test for measuring peripheral vision in children. Researchers will enroll 1000 healthy children and those with eye conditions, testing them during a routine eye appointment. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New eye pressure gadget put to the test against gold standard
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called TonoVera to see how well it measures pressure inside the eye compared to current methods. Researchers will enroll 300 adults with glaucoma. The goal is to find out if the new tool is accurate enough for routine use.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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24-Hour eye pressure monitor: a contact lens that never blinks
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new smart contact lens that measures eye pressure continuously for 24 hours, compared to standard spot checks. It involves 12 adults with glaucoma or high eye pressure. The goal is to see if the lens provides accurate readings day and night, which could lead to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sensimed AG • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Super camera could catch eye diseases before they steal your sight
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special camera that takes detailed images of the retina using many wavelengths of light. Researchers hope it can find early signs of eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. About 1,000 adults in Melbourne, Austral…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center for Eye Research Australia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Home eye tests could save thousands from blindness
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using telehealth tools like eye scans and pressure checks can find undiagnosed glaucoma earlier than just giving people information. It includes 2,000 Black and Hispanic adults and people with diabetes who are at higher risk. The goal is to see if remote …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New auto-align eye camera aims to spot childhood blindness earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new handheld OCT device that automatically aligns to the eye to take detailed pictures of the retina. Researchers will scan 50 healthy adults, adult patients, and children in eye clinics to see if the device works well. The goal is to make retinal imaging…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Quantum eye test could catch blindness before it starts
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that uses special 'structured light' patterns to see if people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) perceive them differently than those with healthy vision. The goal is to develop a test that can detect AMD earlier than current methods, befor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Eye and Vision Research • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New eye pressure gadgets could make glaucoma checks easier and more accurate
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two new investigational devices for measuring eye pressure against the current standard methods in 200 adults with glaucoma or suspected glaucoma. The goal is to find a more objective, reproducible, and portable way to measure eye pressure. Participants will h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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AI eye test could catch glaucoma early in diabetics
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can help spot glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, in people with diabetes. About 1,040 adults with diabetes will have their eye photos checked by either the AI or a human grader to see which method finds glaucom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore Eye Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New eye scanner could sharpen diagnosis of glaucoma and retina diseases
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new eye imaging device called the VG200D, which uses advanced technology to take detailed pictures of the eye. Researchers want to see if it works as well as a standard device for measuring parts of the eye in people with glaucoma, retina problems, corneal…
Sponsor: Intalight, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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AI eye test could catch glaucoma early in underserved communities
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an AI-based eye screening program can help detect glaucoma and other eye conditions in people visiting community health centers. About 1,800 adults at higher risk for glaucoma will get a quick eye scan using an AI tool called AI-RONA. If the screenin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can High-Tech eye exams save sight in underserved communities?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a technology-enhanced eye exam to a standard optometric exam for detecting three leading causes of blindness: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. About 900 adults at a Federally Qualified Health Center will be randomly assigned to one of the two exa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Eye blood flow may reveal glaucoma before vision loss
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether measuring blood flow in the retina can help detect early glaucoma. Researchers will use special dyes and imaging to see how blood vessels respond to oxygen. The goal is to find a reliable early warning sign for the disease. About 90 adults with early…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New study aims to catch glaucoma earlier and save sight
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis long-term study is looking for the best methods to detect glaucoma and track its worsening over time, especially in people with nearsightedness (myopia) and those of African or European descent. Researchers will use advanced eye imaging to monitor changes in the back of the …
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Cartoon characters could make Kids' eye exams more accurate
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether showing cartoon video clips and using character voices during a visual field test can help children aged 5-8 stay focused and give more reliable results. Twenty children with certain eye conditions will be tested twice, once with the cartoon intervention …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:36 UTC
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Can mobile eye scans in villages prevent blindness in older adults?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a community-based screening program using advanced eye imaging (OCT, fundus photography, and pressure checks) can prevent vision loss from age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma better than simple vision tests alone. About 60…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could eye drops stop glaucoma after cornea surgery? new study investigates
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special anti-inflammatory eye drop (infliximab) can prevent glaucoma after a cornea transplant. About 50 adults having their first cornea transplant will use the drops after surgery. Researchers will watch for side effects and check if the drops he…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Faith-Based program aims to prevent blindness in black americans at high risk for glaucoma
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized education and counseling program, called ComBaT Glaucoma, can encourage Black Americans at high risk for glaucoma to see an eye doctor regularly. The program is delivered through a community church setting. Researchers will track whether pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Brain zaps may boost mobility in the visually impaired
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical current applied to the brain can improve how people with tunnel vision (from retinitis pigmentosa, rod-cone dystrophy, or advanced glaucoma) navigate obstacles. Twenty adults will receive both real and sham stimulat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Waterloo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple lighting and contrast tricks may help people with eye disease take pills safely
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether a one-hour occupational therapy session—teaching strategies like better lighting, contrast, and organizational tools—can help people with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma manage their medications. Fifty parti…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: MCPHS University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Laser zaps eye pressure swings in glaucoma study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a laser treatment called DSLT can reduce the natural ups and downs of eye pressure throughout the day in people with glaucoma. Researchers will measure eye pressure at three times during one day before the laser and again six months after. The goal is …
Sponsor: Ophthalmology Associates, Fort Worth • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can a dry eye drug soothe glaucoma Patients' aching eyes?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether Xiidra, an FDA-approved eye drop for dry eye, can reduce eye discomfort and dryness in people with glaucoma who are already using multiple eye drops to control eye pressure. About 75 participants will receive Xiidra as part of their standard care and b…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Eye training trial aims to boost vision in glaucoma patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of eye training called biofeedback can improve vision and quality of life in people with glaucoma. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and can cause blind spots. The training teaches patients to move their eyes to use healthier parts of their retina. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could insulin eye drops save your sight?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether insulin eye drops are safe for people with glaucoma and other optic nerve conditions. Researchers at Stanford will give different doses of insulin drops to 52 participants for 1-2 months. The main goal is to check for side effects, but they wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Eye drop combo aims to soothe redness in glaucoma treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding brimonidine eye drops can reduce eye redness in people with glaucoma who are already using netarsudil/latanoprost drops. About 35 adults aged 18-65 with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure will take part. The main goal is to see if the extra d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Insight Eyecare Specialties, Inc. dba Vision Source Eyecare, • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Ancient chinese exercise tested as new weapon against glaucoma in seniors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether Baduanjin, a gentle form of exercise, can help older adults with glaucoma. Sixty participants will either do Baduanjin for 60 minutes daily (except Fridays) for eight weeks, or be placed on a waiting list. Researchers will measure changes in eye pres…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Eye screening study opens doors to future research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens people with eye diseases to see if they can join other research studies at the National Eye Institute. No treatment is given. Participants undergo eye exams, blood tests, and other procedures to diagnose or evaluate their condition. The goal is simply to determ…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye scan study aims to unlock Glaucoma's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 people with advanced glaucoma for three years, using a special eye scan (OCT angiography) to measure blood flow around the optic nerve. Researchers want to see how these scans compare with standard vision tests in tracking the disease. The goal is to better …
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New eye camera could catch blindness before it starts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special camera that takes super-detailed pictures of the back of the eye (the retina). The goal is to see if this technology can find eye diseases earlier than standard methods. Up to 1,000 people aged 12 and older, with or without eye disease, will have their …
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New imaging study reveals how glaucoma drug works inside the eye
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special cameras to take detailed pictures of the eye's drainage system in people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. Half of the 50 participants will use Rhopressa eye drops daily for two weeks, while the other half will use artificial tears. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists watch and treat eye diseases to unlock their secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about eye diseases by observing and providing standard care to up to 1,000 people over 5 years. Participants receive regular eye exams, tests, and treatments as needed. The goal is to better understand how eye diseases progress and are inherited, not…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Tears may reveal best glaucoma treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines tear fluid for signs of inflammation in people with glaucoma who receive different treatments. Researchers will measure certain proteins in tears and eye pressure before and after treatment. The goal is to see if these tear markers can predict how well a treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kazakh Eye Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Eye layer thickness may hold key to glaucoma laser outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the thickness of a layer inside the eye (the choroid) can predict how well a gentle laser treatment works for glaucoma. Researchers will measure eye pressure and choroid thickness before and after the laser procedure in 20 adults with glaucoma. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kazakh Eye Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New eye scans may unlock secrets of glaucoma blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use advanced eye scans (OCT and OCTA) to compare the structure and blood flow of the choroid and retina in people with two main types of glaucoma: primary angle-closure disease and primary open-angle glaucoma. Researchers aim to better understand how these conditi…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New eye scans could reveal Glaucoma's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special cameras to take detailed pictures of the back of the eye in healthy people and those with glaucoma. Researchers want to see how blood flow and nerve cells change in glaucoma. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Simple eye tests in your GP's office could save your sight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple vision screening program in general practice can help detect vision loss early in adults over 70 who have at least one chronic condition. Participants will have three vision tests done by their GP or nurse, then visit a collaborating opticia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Texts and home visits tested to boost eye care Follow-Up
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two simple ways to help people attend eye hospital appointments after being screened for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma. About 3,000 participants who need a follow-up visit will get either a text reminder, a home visit from a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Scientists probe molecular secrets of glaucoma eye strain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with primary angle-closure glaucoma have loose eye lenses (zonular laxity). Researchers will compare molecules from 150 participants—those with and without this lens looseness, plus healthy controls—to find key differences. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New eye imaging study could unlock secrets of glaucoma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how tiny fibers in the eye, called the vitreous zonule, might play a role in causing primary angle-closure glaucoma, a serious eye condition. Researchers will use advanced 3D ultrasound to take detailed pictures of these fibers in 440 adults, including those w…
Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Glaucoma study asks patients: how does it really feel?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how glaucoma impacts quality of life by asking 5000 adults with glaucoma to fill out questionnaires about their symptoms and daily activities. The questionnaires are given before treatment or surgery and again 3 to 6 months after. The goal is to lear…
Sponsor: Marc Toeteberg-Harms • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Glaucoma surgery study asks patients: how do you really feel?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 132 adults having glaucoma surgery to see how their quality of life changes over six months. Patients fill out a questionnaire about vision-related daily activities before and after surgery. The goal is to compare different surgical techniques from the patient'…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Scientists dive into eye fluids to unlock glaucoma secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at fluid and tissue samples from the eyes of people with glaucoma and cataracts, and compares them to samples from people with cataracts only. The goal is to find chemical and protein patterns that could help doctors diagnose or track glaucoma better in the futur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Military Institute od Medicine National Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Eye drop alternative injection may soothe glaucoma Patients' irritated eyes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a slow-release injection (Durysta) can replace some daily eye drops for glaucoma, reducing eye surface inflammation. Researchers will measure a marker called caspase-1 in 20 adults with open-angle glaucoma. The goal is to see if fewer drops lead to a h…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Peeking inside the eye: ultrasound reveals how glaucoma surgery heals
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special ultrasound to take detailed pictures inside the eye after a type of glaucoma surgery. Researchers want to see how the eye heals and whether those images can predict how well the surgery controls eye pressure. Thirty adults with open-angle glaucoma who ha…
Sponsor: Minia University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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AI-Powered summaries aim to make eye care notes clearer for patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can create simple summaries of eye doctor notes that are easier for patients to understand. About 460 English-speaking adults receiving eye care will get either standard notes or notes plus an AI-generated plain language summary. P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study tracks eye pressure during surgery to prevent complications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to measure eye pressure during cataract and glaucoma surgery. Researchers will use a special sensor to track pressure changes and see if this helps predict and prevent problems after surgery. The study involves 150 adults having these surgeries at …
Sponsor: The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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800 kids with rare eye conditions to be tracked for 10 years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 children born with eye malformations like microphthalmia, anophthalmia, aniridia, or anterior segment defects. Researchers will track their vision, brain development, and overall health for up to 10 years to better predict outcomes. No new treatments are be…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New eye scanner tested on 180 volunteers – no treatment involved
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers eye scan images from 180 people with healthy eyes or eye diseases like glaucoma and retinal disease. The goal is to collect data using a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) device called A10900. No treatment or medication is given. The information will help …
Sponsor: Optos, PLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can a special light boost brain health in glaucoma patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how glaucoma affects sleep, mood, alertness, and thinking by changing how the eye responds to light. Researchers will compare 120 adults with glaucoma to healthy volunteers aged 45-75. Participants will wear a sleep tracker and visit a lab to test their thinki…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University of Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Scientists swab eyes to map the 'Microbiome' of healthy and diseased eyes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the natural bacteria living on the surface of the eye in both healthy people and those with certain eye conditions. Researchers will collect eye swabs from 500 adults in middle Tennessee to build a database of what a normal eye microbiome looks like.…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New 4D eye scanner debuts in operating room
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new 4D microscope-integrated OCT system for the first time in people during eye surgery. Researchers want to see if the system is easy to use, safe, and can clearly show eye structures. Five adults having eye surgery will take part. The goal is to improve imagi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Glaucoma patients needed: 3-Year study aims to sharpen vision loss detection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 people with glaucoma for 3 years to see how their vision changes over time. Researchers will compare two different eye-testing machines to find which one spots vision loss earlier and more accurately. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to improve how …
Sponsor: Centervue SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Inside the eye: new imaging study tracks healing after glaucoma surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special cameras to watch how eye tissues heal after minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Researchers will follow 300 glaucoma patients to measure changes in the eye's drainage angle over time. The goal is to learn more about healing patterns and help improve futur…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Glaucoma clue found in tiny blood vessel lining?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether damage to the glycocalyx, a protective lining inside blood vessels, is linked to glaucoma. Researchers will compare 50 people with glaucoma to 50 without, using a non-invasive device to measure this lining under the tongue. The goal is to see if blood …
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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VR headset tracks eyes to unlock new diagnostic insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers standard eye movement and pupil data from 200 healthy volunteers, children, and people with eye or brain conditions using a VR headset called neos™. The headset shows images and tracks where participants look, how their pupils react, and how their eyes move. Th…
Sponsor: machineMD AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Super-Scope for eyes: imaging trial spots hidden clues in blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a high-resolution imaging system to see tiny structures in the eye that routine tools cannot detect. Researchers will scan 1,200 people with various eye conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand diseases like glaucoma, diabetes, and reti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Smart eye drop tracker aims to boost glaucoma treatment adherence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smart device called CONNECTDROP® that clips onto eye drop bottles to track how often glaucoma patients use their medication. About 200 adults with open-angle glaucoma will use the device and a smartphone app for one year. The goal is to see if the technolo…
Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Your morning coffee might affect your eye health – new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how caffeine changes blood flow in the back of the eye in people with glaucoma and in healthy volunteers. Researchers will use a special camera to measure blood flow before and after drinking caffeine. The goal is to understand if caffeine affects eye health d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wills Eye • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New microscope camera could make eye surgery safer and more precise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special microscope that takes live 3D images inside the eye during surgery. It aims to help surgeons see better when treating conditions like retinal detachment, macular holes, and cataracts. About 262 people will take part, including healthy volunteers and sur…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New eye camera aims to make pediatric exams easier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, more comfortable eye camera (WiSLO) designed for children and adults. Researchers want to see if it takes better pictures and is less bothersome than current cameras. About 42 people with or without eye disease will have their eyes photographed with both t…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New baby eye scanner could spot disease faster
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new handheld eye scanner (Theia 1) against an existing one to see which takes better pictures of children's retinas. Researchers will scan 30 healthy adults and children to compare image quality and field of view. The goal is to improve diagnosis of eye disease…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:52 UTC
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Glaucoma's hidden toll: study links vision loss to limited mobility
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how vision loss from glaucoma affects how often and how far older adults get out and about, known as 'life space.' Researchers will use questionnaires and vision tests to compare people with glaucoma to those without. The goal is to understand the real-world i…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:43 UTC
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Light-Based eye test could spot glaucoma risk early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a non-contact imaging technique called Brillouin microscopy can measure corneal stiffness in people with glaucoma. Researchers will compare these measurements between patients with high-tension glaucoma, normal-tension glaucoma, and healthy con…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:58 UTC