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Direct vs. Conventional SLT in Open-Angle Glaucoma: A RCT
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Summary
This study compares two laser treatments for open-angle glaucoma: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT). SLT is a widely used procedure that requires a manual technique with a goniolens, while DSLT is a new, automated, non-contact method using the Eagle system. The study will evaluate whether DSLT is as effective as SLT in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either treatment and will be monitored over 12 months to assess changes in IOP, medication use, and safety outcomes. The goal is to determine if the simpler DSLT procedure can provide similar results to SLT, potentially improving patient comfort and access to glaucoma care.
Official title: Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) in Reducing Intraocular Pressure in Open-Angle Glaucoma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
51
Start Date
2025-08-07
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2025-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
DSLT treatment for Open-Angle Glaucoma
This intervention aims to determine the efficacy and safety of Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) in reducing intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma.
SLT treatment for Open-Angle Glaucoma
To determine the efficacy and safety of using Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for treatment of open-angle glaucoma.
Locations (1)
MUSC Health West Ophthalmology Clinic
Charleston, South Carolina, United States