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NCT00338533 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Endoscopic Goniotomy for Infantile Glaucoma
A NA study, sponsored by Vanderbilt University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 7
- Enrollment target
NCT00338533 is a NA study that has completed, run by Vanderbilt University. The registered enrollment target is 7 participants.
The verdict
NCT00338533, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Vanderbilt University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 7 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Glaucoma surgery is performed on children less than 3 years old for infantile glaucoma which untreated can cause blindness. Glaucoma is an uncontrolled high eye pressure in these children often due to incomplete development of the part of the eye which normally allows fluid to drain out of the eye. Two procedures are possible and equal in their success of lowering the eye pressure. However, one (the goniotomy procedure) is preferred since it takes 10 minutes rather than 1 hour (for the trabeculotomy procedure) to perform under general anesthesia. This is important in young children to reduce anesthesia exposure especially if both eyes need surgery. If the glaucoma has caused the cornea or front of the eye to become too cloudy, then the view is too poor to place a lens on the cornea and use a needle to perform the shorter procedure. However, a small endoscope which has been FDA approved for use in the eye will allow direct viewing of the area which needs treatment. A needle attached to this endoscope allows the shorter goniotomy to be performed rather than proceeding to the longer trabeculotomy procedure. The outcome measure of this study is anesthesia time and reduction in intraocular pressure .
Interventions
- DEVICE endoscopic goniotomy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 7 participants |
| Start Date | 1997-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2007-07 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00338533
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00338533 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 7 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Vanderbilt University, which has 430 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which endoscopic goniotomy is the first listed.
NCT00338533 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00338533 about?
NCT00338533 is a clinical study titled "Endoscopic Goniotomy for Infantile Glaucoma". Glaucoma surgery is performed on children less than 3 years old for infantile glaucoma which untreated can cause blindness. Glaucoma is an uncontrolled high eye pressure in these children often due to incomplete development of the part of the eye which normally allows fluid to drain out of the eye. ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00338533?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 7 participants. The study started on 1997-04. Estimated completion is 2007-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00338533?
The interventions under investigation include: endoscopic goniotomy (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00338533?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University, which has 430 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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