Effect of Late Ripcord Removal From Glaucoma Drainage Device
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorDuke University
About this trial
This is a research study to find out if removing the ripcord from a glaucoma drainage device more than 3 months after it has been placed has any effect on intraocular pressure. Participation in research studies is voluntary.
The ripcord will be removed at a routine glaucoma care visit and intraocular pressure will be measured before removal, 30 minutes following, and at 1 week, 6 weeks and 3-month intervals during regular clinic visits.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Age > 18 years
Placement of Ahmed Clear Path or Baervelt drainage device with ripcord > 3 months
Diagnosis of Glaucoma, under active management at Duke Eye Center Glaucoma Clinic
Ripcord suture still in place and accessible for removal
Disqualifiers
Active ocular infection or conjunctivitis in either eye
Inability to undergo ripcord removal procedure
Scheduled for further glaucoma surgery
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Ripcord removal
Procedure/SurgeryPatients who have had a ripcord in place for greater than 3 months postoperatively will undergo ripcord removal in the office.
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Ripcord removalExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in intraocular pressure (IOP)
Change in intraocular pressure
Time frame
Immediately after, 1 week, 6 weeks and 3-month intervalsSecondary outcomes
1
Change in Drop Burden
Measured by the number of participants who miss drop doses
Time frame
1 week, 6 week and 3 month intervalSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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