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Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study (AGIS)

Launched by NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE (NEI) · Sep 23, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 09, 2024

Unknown status

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

In advanced glaucoma, medication alone no longer reduces intraocular pressure adequately, and the eye has field defects. Before 1980, some type of filtering surgery, such as trabeculectomy, was the usual method of intervention. Since then, laser trabeculoplasty has become a popular alternative. Sometimes the first intervention chosen succeeds in controlling pressure for many years; at other times, the success lasts only a few weeks or months. Because success is limited, some patients, over time, need to undergo a sequence of surgical interventions. Little is known about which sequence gives...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Men and women between the ages of 35 and 80 with open-angle glaucoma that was not successfully controlled by medication were eligible for enrollment.

About National Eye Institute (Nei)

The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), is dedicated to conducting and supporting innovative research to understand, prevent, and treat eye diseases and vision disorders. As a leading sponsor of clinical trials, NEI aims to advance knowledge in ocular health through rigorous scientific inquiry and collaboration with researchers, healthcare professionals, and institutions. By fostering the development of new therapies and technologies, NEI plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by visual impairments and eye conditions.

Locations

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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