Kahook Dual Blade Ab-interno Trabeculotomy Versus ab Externo Viscotrabeculotomy in Primary Congenital Glaucoma
Launched by MANSOURA UNIVERSITY · Nov 9, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of April 29, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Introduction:
Ab externo viscotrabeculotomy is known as an effective surgical procedure used for managing primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) in which the Schlemm's canal (SC) is identified and a metal probe is inserted into the canal and rotated into the anterior chamber (AC) to perforate the SC inner wall.
Recently, Kahook dual blade (KDB) have been developed as one of the micro-invasive glaucoma surgical tools which removes a strip of the trabecular meshwork(TM) at the angle with superiority to simple goniotomy in treating the angle pathology in PCG.
The Kahook dual blade® (KDB) assiste...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • primary congenital glaucoma
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • secondary congenital glaucoma
About Mansoura University
Mansoura University is a prestigious academic institution located in Egypt, renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and education. As a clinical trial sponsor, it leverages its extensive resources and expertise in various fields of healthcare to facilitate innovative research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes. The university collaborates with a network of healthcare professionals and researchers to conduct high-quality clinical trials, focusing on addressing critical health challenges through rigorous scientific methodologies. Its dedication to ethical research practices and adherence to regulatory standards underscores its role as a leader in the medical research community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Mansoura, , Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Ahmed S Elwehidy, DM
Study Chair
Mansoura faculty of medicine
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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