Clinical Research Directory

24-hour Effect of Rocklatan Compared With Latanoprost in Open Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension Patients

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect on 24-hour IOP reduction of netarsudil-latanoprost fixed combination in one eye compared to latanoprost alone in the contralateral eye, dosed daily, 1 drop at night (QD, PM) in adult subjects, at least 18 years of age, with open angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension (OHT).

AGN-193408 SR in the Treatment of Open-angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

This is a multicenter, open-label, dose escalation (Cohort 1) to masked, randomized, parallel-groups (Cohort 2) and (Cohort 3) study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of AGN-193408 SR in participants with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

Biomarkers of Ocular Surface Damage in the Setting of Topical Ocular Hypotensive Medication Use

The objective of this study is to evaluate whether reduction in topical medication with the injection of a sustained release capsule (Durysta) leads to a reduction in ocular surface inflammation, indicated by levels of caspase-1, an inflammatory biomarker.

DSLT for Reducing Medication in Glaucoma

This is a prospective, single arm, open label study conducted at a single site to evaluate the efficacy of Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) in reducing medication burden in patients with medically controlled ocular hypertension or primary open angle glaucoma. The study will assess the primary endpoint of reduction in medication count at 6 months compared to baseline. Secondary endpoints include IOP reduction compared to baseline (both percentage and absolute), complete success rate (no increase in IOP without medications), proportion of eyes needing medication at 6 months, and any secondary surgical interventions at 6 months post-DSLT. Participants will undergo DSLT with 120 shots, 400 µm spot size, and 1.8mJ fixed energy delivered at the limbus over 2.4 seconds. Follow-up visits will occur at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-procedure, with IOP measured using a calibrated Goldmann tonometer.

Reformulated PG324 Ophthalmic Solution for Intraocular Pressure Reduction

This study is designed to see how safe and effective a new eye drop, called Reformulated PG324, is for lowering eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension (OHT).

Efficacy and Safety of HUC3-637 in Patients With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

A multicenter, randomized, single-blind, active controlled, phase III clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HUC3-637 in patients with primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

Implementing AI-based Glaucoma Screening Within Federally Qualified Health Centers

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if implementation of an eye screening program at Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinics provides results that participants may have glaucoma, and/or other eye conditions (diabetic retinopathy, cataract, visual acuity impairment). The glaucoma screening will incorporate use of an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted screening tool. This project is called AI-RONA. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does this eye screening program compare to the rate of glaucoma and other eye conditions detected at other FQHC clinics where the screening program has not been implemented? * Do particpants who screen positive for these conditions adhere to the physician's recommendation for a follow-up examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist? * Are referral rates for a follow-up comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist similar to those implemented by an ophthalmologist using telemedicine (that is, using the results of the screening to make a diagnosis remotely)? * What is the cost-effectiveness of the AI-assisted screening program in diagnosing glaucoma as compared to a physician-guided program? * Are participants completing the screening satisfied with it? * Are physicians at the FQHC clinics administering the screening satisfied with it? Participants will: * Undergo an ocular screening whose goal is to detect glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, and/or impairment in visual acuity. If the screening indicates that participants may have these conditions, participants will be referred for a comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. * Following the screening, participants and physicians will complete a survey on their satisfaction with the program.

Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Ethnic Chinese Population

The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) in ethnic Chinese participants with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG), Ocular Hypertension (OHT), or Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG).

Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the Bimatoprost Implant System Used in Combination With the SpyGlass IOL Compared to Timolol Ophthalmic Solution (Rhine)

This trial is a randomized study to evaluate the Bimatoprost Implant System used in combination with the SpyGlass IOL to Timolol Ophthalmic Solution in participants with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension undergoing cataract surgery.

Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the Bimatoprost Implant System Used in Combination With the SpyGlass IOL Compared to Timolol Ophthalmic Solution (Rhone)

This trial is a randomized study to evaluate the Bimatoprost Implant System used in combination with the SpyGlass IOL to Timolol Ophthalmic Solution in participants with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension undergoing cataract surgery.

GLAUcoma Diagnostic and Imaging Analysis (GLAUDIA) Study

This observational study aims to identify early diagnostic markers of glaucomatous damage by combining functional and structural assessments. Patients with primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension will undergo comprehensive ophthalmological evaluation, including visual field testing and multimodal imaging of the optic nerve and retina. Both retrospective and prospective data will be collected. The main objective is to define new diagnostic paradigms for detecting early glaucomatous changes and to improve the accuracy of current clinical practice in glaucoma management.

Optimal Treatment Protocol for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

A randomized controlled trial to evaluate which treatment protocol in selective laser trabeculoplasty that is most optimal in terms of efficacy and safety.

Optimal Treatment Protocol for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty - Repeat Trial

Glaucoma is a common eye disease that can lead to blindness. The only known way to reduce the rate of disease progression is by reducing the pressure in the eye (the intraocular pressure, IOP). Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is an ophthalmic laser intervention with the purpose of reducing the IOP. SLT can be performed in different ways, with four of the treatment protocols being evaluated in the Optimal SLT (OSLT) trial. SLT is a repeatable procedure, but scientific evidence is scarce regarding more than one repetition. In this trial, patients included in the OSLT trial will be invited to the extended trial (OSLT-R), for further follow-up and re-treatment with SLT, if needed.

Observational Study to Evaluate Long Term Outcomes for Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma Patients Treated With the SpyGlass Bimatoprost Implant System / IOL Combination

The goal of this clinical trial is to further observe and learn if the SpyGlass Pharma Bimatoprost Implant System / IOL Combination works to treat cataracts and either ocular hypertension or glaucoma. It will also further observe and learn about the safety of the Bimatoprost Implant System / IOL Combination. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the Bimatoprost Implant System / IOL Combination continue lower the pressure inside the eye to treat ocular hypertension or glaucoma long term? * Does the Bimatoprost Implant System / IOL Combination continue to correct vision after cataract surgery long term? * What long term medical problems do participants have when treated with the Bimatoprost Implant System / IOL Combination?

Long-term Safety and Efficacy Extension Trial of Bimatoprost SR

This study will evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of Bimatoprost Sustained Release (SR) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who completed 1 of the 4 Phase 3 Bimatoprost SR studies (192024-091, -092, -093, or -095) and received Bimatoprost SR or who received commercial DURYSTA (Bimatoprost SR) in the open-label Phase 4 ARGOS study (MED-MA-EYE-0648) and completed (or exited early from) the study.

Evaluation of the Bimatoprost Implant System Used in Combination With the SpyGlass Intraocular Lens Compared to Timolol Ophthalmic Solution

This trial is a randomized study to evaluate and compare two doses of the Bimatoprost Implant System used in combination with the SpyGlass IOL to Timolol Ophthalmic Solution in participants with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension undergoing cataract surgery.

Association Between Limbal Function and Tear Proteomics in Chronic Ocular Diseases: Focusing on Glaucoma

Background Intact corneal epithelium is important for the defense on the ocular surface, and the function of limbal stem cells is crucial to maintain its integrity. Certain chronic eye diseases, such as glaucoma, require long-term medication use. However, glaucoma patients often exhibit corneal punctate erosions and ocular surface inflammation. In cases where medication has been used for an extended period, patients may even show symptoms similar to limbal stem cell deficiency. Understanding how glaucoma medications affect the function of corneal limbal stem cells is a critical clinical issue. Objectives To evaluate the effect of glaucoma and anti-glaucoma agents on corneal epithelial and limbal epithelial thickness as a surrogate of limbal stem cell function, and to understand the association between tear fluid proteome and limbal function in glaucoma patients. Methods We planned to include 90 subjects with glaucoma, and analyze the absolute thickness and variation of corneal epithelium and limbal epithelium. Tear fluid samples will be collected and proteomic analysis will be performed to elucidate the association between protein. Anticipated Results To elucidate the impact of different types and cumulative doses of glaucoma medications on the thickness of the corneal epithelium and limbal epithelium, and to understand the relationship between limbal function and tear proteomics in glaucoma patients. The expected results may help develop early detection methods for changes in corneal and limbal epithelial function and provide valuable insights for future research on drug design and the protection of limbal stem cells.

This Follow-up Extension Study is Aimed to Monitor the Long-term IOP-lowering Performance/Efficacy and Safety of the MINT® Procedure in Open Angle Glaucoma Eyes.

This follow-up extension study is planned to invite all patients who underwent the MINT® surgery and completed Month 24 Visit in the prior MMS EEU-7 study. It is assumed that approximately 20 patients/eyes, achieved qualified success of ≥20% IOP reduction from baseline without reoperation for glaucoma and with same or less medications in the prior MMS EEU-7 study, will be available for assessment in this study. The data from these patients will be included in the IOP performance and medication use analysis. In addition to these subjects, data from subjects defined as failure in the prior investigations with MINT® (see: STUDY ID: MMS EEU-4; STUDY ID: MMS EEU-7) will be included in the overall success analysis (i.e., Kaplan Mayer survival analysis). Based on recommendations of the EGS expert discussion group (European Glaucoma Society (EGS), 2023), the IOP levels of 2-3 mmHg and 20%-30% medication free patients have been proposed as the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for surgical interventions for glaucoma. In this study, by 3 years post MINT® surgery, a sample size of 20 patients is expected to be adequate to demonstrate a reduction of at least -6 mmHg with 95% confidence interval (CI) lower limit of at least -4.6 mmHg which is higher than the MCID required; and at least 45% of free-medication patients with 95%CI lower limit of 21.8% which is in line with the minimum MCID recommendations.

Safety of TimoD Sustained-Release Implant in Participants With Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Undergoing Cataract Surgery

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new method to deliver an approved medicine called Timolol in the eye of participants with glaucoma or ocular hypertension and requiring cataract surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are how safe are three different doses of the investigational drug is and how the body tolerates it. The study will also check: * how safely the implant is placed in and removed from the eye and how the body responds to the procedure, * if and the amount of Timolol released in the bloodstream, * if there is any positive effect on the pressure inside the eye.

Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of PA5108 Ocular Implants in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the dose of PA5108 Ocular Implant that is effective and safe for the reduction of intraocular pressure in adult patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, compared to the standard treatment therapy.

Investigation of Neurovascular Coupling in Glaucoma Patients and Healthy Subjects

Glaucoma is characterized by a progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) leading to optic nerve head (ONH) damage and associated visual field defects. The main risk factor for glaucoma is elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Reducing IOP slows down the progression of the disease as several large multicenter trials have shown. Some patients, however, still progress despite adequately controlled IOP. As such, there is considerable interest in approaches that rescue RGCs independent of IOP, a strategy called neuroprotection. Although this field was actively discovered in the last 20 years in the brain and the eye, no non-IOP related treatment is clinically available to date. Various approaches are currently studied in some detail. One interesting strategy focuses on the neurovascular unit. The blood flow of the human retina is controlled by complex mechanisms that include myogenic, metabolic and hormonal factors. The high consumption of oxygen in the human retina is crucial for normal functioning of the organ. As in the brain, blood flow in the retina is also controlled by neurovascular coupling. This means that the retina increases its blood flow to regions in which neurons are activated. This is done in an effort to provide more oxygen and glucose to the active neurons. In the recent years evidence has accumulated that astrocytes play a key role in mediating this vasodilator signal. In the brain, abnormalities in neurovascular coupling have been observed in diseases like stroke, hypertension, spinal-cord injury and Alzheimer's disease. This break-down of neurovascular coupling is considered to play a key role in neuronal death in these diseases. In the retina, abnormalities in neurovascular coupling have been observed in diseases as diabetes and glaucoma. Most of the data obtained in the human retina stem from a system that measures retinal vasodilatation during stimulation with flickering light. The investigators have previously shown that flicker stimulation of the retina is, however, also associated with a pronounced increase in retinal blood velocities. In this study the investigators employed laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV) for the measurement of retinal blood velocities, but this technique is not clinically applicable because it requires excellent fixation of the subject under study. In the present study, the investigators propose to use an alternative system for neurovascular coupling that they have developed recently. In this approach, the investigators use bi-directional Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography for the assessment of retinal blood flow. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive optical imaging modality enabling cross-sectional tomographic in vivo visualization of internal microstructure in biological systems. In ophthalmology, OCT has become a standard tool in visualizing the retina and nowadays is considered also as a standard tool in the diagnosis of retinal disease. In the recent years, conventional time domain OCT was replaced by Fourier domain OCT providing significantly improved signal quality. This bidirectional system overcomes the limitations of previously realized techniques, which include doubtful validity and limited reproducibility. In addition, pattern ERG, multifocal ERG and oscillatory potentials will be measured to allow for concomitant assessment of neural function. The investigators seek to measure neurovascular coupling in the human retina in patients with early primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), normal tension glaucoma, ocular hypertension and a healthy control group. In order to obtain information on neurovascular coupling, both neuronal function as well as retinal blood flow need to be measured. In the present study, the investigators will employ pattern ERG, multifocal ERG as well as oscillatory potentials to assess the function of the inner retina. Retinal blood flow through major retinal arterial and venous branch vessels will be measured before, during and after flicker stimulation with the dual-beam bidirectional Fourier Domain Doppler OCT coupled to the commercially available Dynamic Vessel Analyzer (DVA) produced by IMEDOS, Jena, Germany, which provides adequate resolution to study the retinal circulation.

Intraocular Pressure Measured by a Novel Sensing Contact Lens Versus Tonometry

While elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is no longer part of the definition of glaucoma it remains the sole proven modifiable risk factor for the onset and progression of glaucoma. IOP is known to vary with the time of day as well as with daily activities. The importance of the nycthemeral IOP pattern for successful management of glaucoma has been well documented, especially for patients who experience visual loss despite apparently normal and/or controlled IOP during office hours. The current way of assessing nycthemeral IOP fluctuation is to perform repeated discrete tonometry measurements, once per hour in the best cases. Since its development in the 50s, Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) has remained the gold standard method for measuring IOP, despite its limitations. However, tonometry may be an imperfect method for measuring changes in IOP because it allows only snapshot and non-continuous measurements, it is not physiologic and disturbs the sleep architecture. There have been many efforts in the past decades to search for an ambulatory and frequent method to monitor IOP for 24 hours. In this context, Sensimed AG has recently developed a sensing contact lens-based device intended to measure IOP over 24 hours, the Goldfish (GF). First-in-man data obtained with this device showed agreements between IOP measured by GF and values obtained by standard tonometry in the same eye, comparable to literature results for routinely used tonometry devices. However, this pilot study included 9 subjects only with improvable safety, tolerability and efficacy profiles. The main goal of this study is to assess IOP measurements with the GF and compare the values with those obtained by standard tonometry in patients with open angle glaucoma (OAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT).

A Phase III Study in Subjects With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension in China

This is a Phase III Study that includes a single arm, open-label, multi-dose PK study cohort and a randomized, evaluator-masked, active drug-control multicenter study. Subjects diagnosed with POAG (Primary Open Angle Glaucoma) or OHT (Ocular Hypertension) who meet eligibility criteria will washout of their current IOP lowering medication(s), if any. The study will investigate plasma pharmacokinetics of multi-dose 0.002% DE-117B eye drops (1 drop at a time administered once daily for 7 days) in Chinese subjects with primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It will investigate the safety of multi-dose 0.002% DE-117B eye drops (1 drop at a time administered once daily for 7 days) in Chinese subjects with primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. There will be a bridging cohort and extension follow-up phase

MINIject Global Long-Term Follow-up Study

The study will assess the long-term (up to 5 years) safety and performance in patients with open-angle glaucoma uncontrolled by topical hypotensive medications who had previously been implanted with a MINIject glaucoma implant.