Mini eye implant aims to lower pressure in stubborn glaucoma
NCT ID NCT06591117
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study tests a small device called the Vizio Aqueous Microshunt, which is implanted in the eye to help drain fluid and reduce pressure in people with refractory glaucoma — a type that hasn't improved with standard treatments or prior surgeries. The trial will measure whether the implant lowers eye pressure by at least 20% after one year and whether it reduces the need for pressure-lowering eye drops. It also closely tracks any side effects or complications from the device or the implantation procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vizio Aqueous Microshunt (a tiny implant placed in the eye to drain fluid and lower pressure)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this implant could offer a new option for people with glaucoma that hasn't responded to other treatments, potentially reducing the need for daily eye drops.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include infection, implant failure, or the need for additional surgery.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centro de Diabetes Ocular El Dios de Israel, S.A
RECRUITINGColonia Escalón, San Salvadore, El Salvador
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