New eye surgery could help glaucoma patients ditch drops

NCT ID NCT07520175

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Iantrek, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This 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 the pressure stays down and if they need fewer medications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bio-reinforced canaloplasty procedure using the AlloSpan Canal Platform
What this could lead to: If successful, this procedure could offer a new surgical option to lower eye pressure and reduce the need for daily eye drops in glaucoma patients.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. The procedure involves eye surgery risks like infection or inflammation, and long-term effectiveness is still unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

open-angle glaucoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cataract & Laser Institute

Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States
El Paso Eye Surgeons

El Paso, Texas, 79922, United States
Key-Whitman Eye Center

Dallas, Texas, 75243, United States
North Bay Eye Associates

Petaluma, California, 94954, United States
North Valley Eye Care

Chico, California, 95928, United States
Scott & Christie Eyecare Associates

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, 16066, United States
Twin Cities Eye Consultants

Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 55433, United States

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