The Effect of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) on Ocular Rigidity

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) on ocular rigidity in glaucoma patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Glaucoma Eye Diseases Ocular Hypertension

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Eye Clinic Dresden

Dresden, Saxony, 01307, Germany

About this study

Ocular Rigidity (corneal hysteresis and corneal resistance factor) is measured with the Ocular Response Analyzer (Reichert) before and 4 weeks after SLT (Q-switched 532 nm frequency doubled neodymium yttrium aluminium garnet laser with a spot size of 400 µm and a 3-ns pulse duration). The trabecular meshwork is treated with 100 spots over 360° and an energy of 0,8 mJ.

The purpose is to examine if selective laser trabeculoplasty changes ocular rigidity.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

glaucoma patients (primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension) over the age of 18 who need further IOP reduction to control their glaucoma

Exclusion criteria

other forms of glaucoma (angle closure, secondary glaucoma, congenital, juvenile), acute psychosis, epilepsy

Treatment and study plan

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Procedure

100 spots with an energy of 0,8 mJ are applied over 360° of the trabecular meshwork of glaucoma patients with a Q-switched 532 nm frequency doubled neodymium YAG Laser.

Other names: SLT, ORA

Primary outcomes

change in ocular rigidity

Time frame: 4 weeks

Is there a change in ocular rigidity (corneal hysteresis, corneal resistance factor) as measured with the Ocular Response Analyzer (Reichert) after selective laser trabeculoplasty?

Secondary outcomes

IOP reduction

Time frame: 4 weeks

Is there an effective IOP drop after SLT?

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Technische Universität Dresden

Other

Registry information

Acronym: SLT/ORA

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Nov 24, 2010
Registry last updated: Feb 8, 2017

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