New laser could ease glaucoma without drops
NCT ID NCT05902871
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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 and effective over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) using the Eagle device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safe, quick laser treatment to lower eye pressure and help manage glaucoma without daily eye drops.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all glaucoma patients, and long-term safety and effectiveness are not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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C-Mer Eye Clinic
Hong Kong, China
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SERI
Singapore, Singapore
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