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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Glaucoma implant MINIject put to the test in everyday eye clinics
Disease control OngoingThis registry tracks 320 adults with open-angle glaucoma who receive the MINIject implant, a tiny device placed in the eye to help drain fluid and lower pressure. Researchers collect information on any unexpected complications and how surgeons rate the device's ease of use over t…
Sponsor: iSTAR Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Glaucoma implant under the microscope: 5-Year safety watch begins
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 116 people with open-angle glaucoma who already have a MINIject implant in their eye. Researchers will track them for up to 5 years to see if any serious device-related problems occur. No new treatment is given—this is a safety check to see how well the implant…
Sponsor: iSTAR Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a new eye drop boost laser results for glaucoma patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether Rhopressa eye drops can further lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma or high eye pressure who recently had laser surgery (SLT) in both eyes. About 70 adults will receive either Rhopressa or placebo drops daily for several weeks. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: East Coast Institute for Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New eye implant aims to lower glaucoma pressure
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a device called XEN63, a small implant placed in the eye to help drain fluid and lower pressure in people with glaucoma. Researchers will follow 96 patients for 24 months to see if the implant safely reduces eye pressure and the need for daily eye drops. The…
Sponsor: Mario Stirpe • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New eye surgery could help glaucoma patients ditch drops
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is watching 300 people with open-angle glaucoma who get a new type of eye surgery called bio-reinforced canaloplasty. The surgery aims to improve fluid drainage inside the eye to lower pressure. Participants will have regular eye check-ups for two years to see how well…
Sponsor: Iantrek, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could an implant replace daily eye drops for glaucoma?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an implant called AGN-193408 SR that is placed inside the eye to lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. About 100 participants will receive the implant, and some will also get standard eye drops for comparison. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New laser could ease glaucoma without drops
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new laser procedure called Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) in 40 ethnic Chinese patients with glaucoma or high eye pressure. The laser aims to improve fluid drainage in the eye and reduce pressure. Researchers will check if the treatment is safe a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BelkinVision • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New eye drop shows promise for glaucoma control in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new eye drop called DE-117B in 345 Chinese adults with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. The goal is to see if it safely lowers eye pressure better than an existing drug. Participants use the drops once daily for at least 4 weeks, with long-term follow-…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New eye drop aims to lower glaucoma pressure
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental eye drop called BL1107 against a standard treatment (timolol) in 252 adults with glaucoma or high eye pressure. Participants use the drops twice daily for 28 days. The study measures changes in vision and eye pressure to see if BL1107 is s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Tiny eye implant aims to lower glaucoma pressure
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a small device called XEN45 that is implanted in the eye to help drain fluid and lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. About 120 adults in China will receive either the XEN45 implant or standard glaucoma surgery. Researchers will track eye pressure a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a tiny eye implant replace daily drops for glaucoma?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a single biodegradable implant placed in the eye to lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The implant slowly releases medication over time and then dissolves. The study includes 12 adults and focuses on safety,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PolyActiva Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New eye implant aims to ease glaucoma pressure
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a small implant placed inside the eye to help drain fluid and lower pressure in people with open-angle or narrow-angle glaucoma. It is for adults whose eye pressure is not well controlled with eye drops. The main goal is to see if the implant safely reduces press…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ciliatech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a zapping headband save your sight?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether long-term, mild electrical stimulation using a home device can safely slow vision loss in people with open-angle glaucoma. About 45 adults with moderate vision damage will use the device regularly. The goal is to see if this approach can protect the optic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New eye implant aims to lower pressure in glaucoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new drainage device for people with glaucoma, a condition where pressure builds up in the eye. The device is designed to self-adjust to help lower eye pressure. Ten participants will be followed to see if the device is safe and effective at reducing press…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rheon Medical SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New implant offers hope for glaucoma patients failing drops
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new device called the GORE Glaucoma Drainage Implant in 30 adults with primary open-angle glaucoma that eye drops cannot control or who are at high risk of scarring from standard surgery. The goal is to see if the implant safely lowers eye pressure by at …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Double surgery combo may help glaucoma patients see better outcomes
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study reviews 100 patients with open-angle glaucoma who had two minimally invasive surgeries (Hydrus microstent and iTrack canaloplasty) along with cataract surgery. Researchers want to see if this combination lowers eye pressure and reduces the need for glaucoma medications…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New glaucoma surgery under the microscope: 300 patients tracked for 2 years
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 300 adults with open-angle glaucoma who had a surgery called CycloPen™ to lower eye pressure. Researchers will check if the surgery safely reduces eye pressure by at least 20% and if patients need fewer eye drops over 24 months. The goal is to see how well this…
Sponsor: Iantrek, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: HIIT may slow glaucoma damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve eye health and slow disease progression in people with glaucoma. 168 adults aged 40-75 with open-angle glaucoma will be randomly assigned to either a supervised HIIT program or standard care with lifesty…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henner Hanssen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Tiny implant could ease glaucoma pressure
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device called the VividWhite Glaucoma Implant, which is surgically placed in the eye to help lower pressure in people with glaucoma. Sixty-five participants will be followed for 12 months to see if the implant safely reduces eye pressure and lessens the nee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VividWhite Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can Vitamin-Like supplements save sight in glaucoma?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether taking nicotinamide and pyruvate supplements can help protect the eyes of people with open-angle glaucoma. About 250 adults aged 35 to 85 will take either the supplements or a placebo for 20 months, while continuing their standard glaucoma medications. Th…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Tiny steroid implant may boost glaucoma surgery success
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether placing a slow-release steroid insert (Yutiq) during glaucoma drainage surgery helps reduce scarring and keeps eye pressure lower. About 5 adults with glaucoma will receive the implant along with their surgery. Researchers will compare their pressur…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sanjay Asrani • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could a tiny eye implant save your sight from glaucoma?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a small implant (NT-501) placed inside the eye to protect nerve cells and slow vision loss in people with glaucoma. 54 participants will either get the implant or a sham surgery, and their vision will be tracked for 2 years. The implant releases a protein…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could an eye implant stop glaucoma from stealing your sight?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether an implant placed in the eye can slow vision loss in people with glaucoma. The implant releases a protein that may protect nerve cells. Thirty participants will receive either the real implant or a sham procedure and be followed for two years.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Laser showdown: which glaucoma protocol wins?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares different ways of performing a laser treatment called selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. 400 participants will receive SLT using one of several protocols, and researchers will track how much their ey…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can repeat laser eye treatment keep glaucoma in check?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the best way to repeat a laser treatment called SLT for people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. Researchers will compare different treatment methods in 400 participants who were already in an earlier SLT trial. The goal is to see how well repeat …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New eye drainage procedure aims to lower pressure in advanced glaucoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new, less invasive drainage procedure for people with advanced neovascular glaucoma whose eye pressure remains high despite treatment. The goal is to safely lower eye pressure and reduce the need for pressure-lowering drugs. The study involves 30 participants a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New laser method could make glaucoma treatment easier
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests if a new, automated laser treatment (DSLT) works as well as the standard laser treatment (SLT) for lowering eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. About 51 adults will receive one of the two treatments and be followed for 12 months. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Laser showdown: where to zap the iris for better glaucoma control?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two different spots (temporal vs inferior) for a YAG laser iridotomy in people with angle-closure glaucoma. Each patient gets one spot in each eye, and doctors track pressure, symptoms, and complications over six months. The goal is to find which location is safe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Tiny eye implant could free glaucoma patients from daily drops
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a small implant called MINIject that is placed inside the eye to help drain fluid and lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. About 975 adults who have already had cataract surgery are taking part. The goal is to see if the implant safely reduces eye p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: iSTAR Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:47 UTC
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Could a single lens implant replace daily eye drops for glaucoma?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 23 people who received a special lens implant that slowly releases a glaucoma drug (bimatoprost) during cataract surgery. Researchers want to see if it keeps eye pressure low and vision clear for up to 7 years. The goal is to learn whether this combination devi…
Sponsor: SpyGlass Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:48 UTC
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Smart contact lenses could revolutionize glaucoma monitoring
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests smart soft contact lenses that measure eye pressure continuously for 24 hours in people with glaucoma and healthy adults. Researchers will check how accurate and comfortable the lenses are compared to standard eye pressure tests. The goal is to improve glaucoma c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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AI coach helps glaucoma patients ace tricky eye exam
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a computer-based AI tool can teach glaucoma patients how to take a visual field test more accurately. The test checks side vision, which is important for monitoring glaucoma. If the tool works, it could lead to more reliable results, fewer repeat visits, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Eye drop study reveals hidden changes in eye bacteria
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how a common glaucoma eye drop (latanoprost with preservatives) changes the natural bacteria living on the eye's surface. Researchers will compare the eye bacteria of 45 newly diagnosed glaucoma patients before and after at least 6 months of treatment. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Ioannina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Eye strain test may forecast glaucoma course
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether images of the optic nerve head taken at two different eye pressures can predict how glaucoma will change over time. Researchers will compare these strain measurements to actual vision loss in 130 glaucoma patients. The goal is to develop a new biomarke…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Why do some blind people see things that Aren't there? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how common Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is in people with vision loss from conditions like macular degeneration or glaucoma. CBS causes complex visual hallucinations without mental illness. Researchers will survey 640 participants to measure how often it happ…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Eye fluid analysis may unlock secrets of rare eye condition
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study examines proteins in the vitreous (the gel-like fluid inside the eye) of patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX), a condition that can lead to glaucoma. Researchers will compare protein levels between eyes with and without PEX in 24 adults undergoing eye s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prim. Prof. Dr. Oliver Findl, MBA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Glaucoma surgery checked 5 years later: does it hold up?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 250 people with open-angle glaucoma who had a new type of surgery called CycloPen, which aims to improve fluid drainage from the eye. Researchers will measure eye pressure at 3, 4, and 5 years after surgery to see if the benefits last. The goal is to understand…
Sponsor: Iantrek, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Eye scans reveal how well glaucoma stents are placed
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 116 adults who had glaucoma stent surgery up to 2 years ago. Researchers use a special eye scan (OCT) to check if the tiny stents are in the right position and how that affects eye pressure. The goal is to learn how often stents are misplaced and whether prope…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a glass of water or a change in posture spike your eye pressure?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how changing your body position or drinking water can cause temporary spikes in eye pressure. Researchers will measure these changes in healthy volunteers and in people with glaucoma or autonomic dysfunction. The goal is to better understand what challenges th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Which glaucoma surgery is safer? new study analyzes vision loss risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviewed medical records of 523 people with severe glaucoma who had one of two surgeries: trabeculectomy or Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation. Researchers wanted to see which factors, like early eye pressure control, were linked to central vision loss after surgery. Th…
Sponsor: Gangnam Severance Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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AI learns from healthy eyes to spot glaucoma earlier
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers vision data from 100 healthy adults to teach an AI system how normal eyes see. The goal is to make a new eye test that can find problems like glaucoma more accurately. Participants do not receive any treatment, and the results will help improve future diagnosis…
Sponsor: Sight Intelligence Engineering Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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300 patients tracked after eye disease treatments – what really happens?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 300 patients with chronic eye conditions like glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy who recently received treatment. Researchers will measure changes in eye pressure, vision, and other outcomes over time. The goal is to unde…
Sponsor: Interstat LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Free eye tests aim to catch vision loss early in harlem and washington heights
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study offers free vision screenings to underserved adults over 40 living in affordable housing in Harlem and Washington Heights. The goal is to find eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy early and connect people with follow-up care. About 749 partic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Glaucoma study tracks how vision loss keeps seniors close to home
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how vision loss from glaucoma affects the daily mobility of older adults. Researchers will give questionnaires to 88 people with glaucoma to measure how far they typically go from home and how they manage in dim light. The goal is to better understand the real…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:16 UTC