Eye drop showdown: could common glaucoma meds save more than sight?

NCT ID NCT07074782

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a common type of glaucoma eye drop (prostaglandin analogues) can protect the eye's nerve cells directly, not just by lowering eye pressure. Researchers will review medical records from 1500 adults with glaucoma over 3 years, comparing those on prostaglandin drops to those on other pressure-lowering drops. The goal is to see if one type offers better long-term nerve protection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

exfoliation syndrome glaucoma low tension glaucoma open-angle glaucoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Centre for Clinical Trials at San Paolo Hospital University of Milan

    Milan, Italy

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  • Centro de Oftalmologia Barraquer

    Barcelona, Spain

  • Clinical Eye Research Centre - St. Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital

    Liverpool, United Kingdom

  • Department of Ophthalmology University of Bonn

    Bonn, Germany

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  • Eye Unit, University Hospital Maggiore della Carità

    Novara, Italy

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  • ICORG - Imperial College Ophthalmologic Research Group

    London, United Kingdom

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  • NIHR Moorfields Clinical Research Facility, Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust

    London, United Kingdom

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  • Retina Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Bellvitge University Hospital

    Barcelona, Spain

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  • University Eye Hospital Leipzig

    Leipzig, Germany

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  • University Hospital Basel

    Basel, Switzerland

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