Laser breakthrough: new procedure tackles glaucoma and cataracts in one go
NCT ID NCT06760169
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a special laser called ELIOS to treat glaucoma at the same time as cataract surgery. The laser creates tiny channels in the eye to help fluid drain and lower eye pressure. About 46 adults with both cataracts and open-angle glaucoma will take part. The goal is to see if the laser is safe and effective at reducing eye pressure and improving quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 46 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥ 18 years of age who agree to take part in the study and have signed an informed consent form * Visually significant cataract with indication for surgery * Primary open-angle glaucoma, or secondary open-angle glaucoma (pseudoexfoliative glaucoma or pigmentary glaucoma) with indication for cataract surgery. * Open iridocorneal angle (Shaffer classification grade 2-4) * Early to moderate glaucoma (advanced glaucoma, with MD from VFs worse than -12dB, will be excluded) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe systemic pathologies 2024-A01891-46\_Protocol\_V6\_21112024\_Elios Page 20 / 58 * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * \<18 years of age * Presence of other ophthalmological pathologies (except cataracts), and exclusion of severe dry eye. * History of intraocular surgery, trauma, or conjunctival scarring in the quadrant intended for surgery * Visual acuity worse than "counting fingers". * Closure of the iridocorneal angle (and angle-closure glaucoma), angle-closure glaucoma secondary to iridocorneal synechiae, neovascular glaucoma or neovascularization of the iris. * Normal-pressure glaucoma * Pachymetry \< 490 um or \> 620 μm * Glaucomatous visual field with mean deviation worse than ≤-12 dB * IOP \> 35 mmHg * Autoimmune disorder, especially collagenosis * Patient under protective supervision * Patient not covered by a social security scheme
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Locations
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Hôpital Privé de la Baie
RECRUITINGAvranches, 50300, France
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