New laser could ease glaucoma without drops
NCT ID NCT05902871
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times
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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese ethnicity with corrected visual acuity greater than 6/18 in both eyes. * Diagnosed with mild to moderate primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or normal tension open angle glaucoma. * Willing and able to participate in a 12-month study, comply with the study procedures, and adhere to the follow-up schedule. * Capable of giving informed consent. * Other protocol-specified inclusion criteria may apply. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Eye conditions as specified in the protocol. * Use of medications as specified in the protocol. * Unable to provide a reliable visual field test. * Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant during the study. * Prior surgery in the study eye. * In a vision-dependent profession such as pilot or commercial driver. * Other protocol-specified exclusion criteria may apply.
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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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