AqueSys Microfistula Implant in Refractory Glaucoma

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified February 2013 by AqueSys, Inc.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
AqueSys, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01640756
First received: July 12, 2012
Last updated: February 7, 2013
Last verified: February 2013
  Purpose

To establish the safety and performance of the AqueSys Microfistula Implant in eyes with refractory glaucoma.


Condition Intervention Phase
Glaucoma
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Device: AqueSys Microfistula Implant
Phase 3

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Trial Designed to Evaluate the Safety and Performance of the AqueSys Microfistula Implant in Subjects With Refractory Glaucoma

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Further study details as provided by AqueSys, Inc.:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Proportion of subjects achieving a 20% or greater reduction in IOP from baseline on the same or less number of medications [ Time Frame: 12 Months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Mean change in IOP from baseline [ Time Frame: 12 Months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment: 60
Study Start Date: July 2012
Estimated Study Completion Date: December 2014
Estimated Primary Completion Date: May 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Experimental: AqueSys Microfistula Implant Device: AqueSys Microfistula Implant
Placement of the AqueSys Microfistula Implant in the study eye

Detailed Description:

A prospective, multi-center, single arm, open-label clinical trial to evaluate the safety and IOP lowering performance of the AqueSys Microfistula Implant in refractory glaucoma patients who have previously failed a glaucoma procedure and who are not well-controlled on IOP lowering medications.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   45 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
  • Maximally-tolerated medicated IOP at two preoperative visits of ≥20 mmHg and ≤35 mmHg
  • Failed a previous incisional glaucoma surgery or cilioablative procedure
  • Visual field mean deviation score of -3 dB or worse
  • Area of free, healthy and mobile conjunctiva in the targeted quadrant

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any other glaucoma diagnosis other than POAG
  • Previous glaucoma shunt/valve in the targeted quadrant
  • History of corneal surgery, opacities or disease/pathology
  • Anticipated need for ocular surgery
  • Non-study eye with BCVA of 20/200 or worse
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01640756

Contacts
Contact: Rupali Jobanputra 949-450-0250 ext 223 RJobanputra@AqueSys.com

Locations
United States, Arkansas
Vold Vision, PLLC Recruiting
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States, 72704
United States, California
Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California Recruiting
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
Scripps Clinic Recruiting
San Diego, California, United States, 92037
Glaucoma Center of San Francisco Recruiting
San Francisco, California, United States, 94105
United States, Connecticut
Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut Recruiting
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, 06824
United States, Florida
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Recruiting
Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
United States, Kansas
Stiles Eyecare Excellence and Glaucoma Institute Recruiting
Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
United States, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Recruiting
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
United States, Minnesota
Minnesota Eye Consultants, PA Recruiting
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States, 55431
United States, Pennsylvania
Wills Eye Institute Recruiting
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107
United States, Tennessee
Vanderbilt Eye Institute Recruiting
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
United States, Texas
Glaucoma Associates of Texas Recruiting
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75231
United States, Virginia
University of Virginia Recruiting
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903
United States, Washington
Spokane Eye Clinic Recruiting
Spokane, Washington, United States, 99204
Sponsors and Collaborators
AqueSys, Inc.
Investigators
Study Chair: Richard A Lewis, M.D. Grutzmacher and Lewis Surgical Eye Specialists
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: AqueSys, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01640756     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: P11-001
Study First Received: July 12, 2012
Last Updated: February 7, 2013
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by AqueSys, Inc.:
Glaucoma Implant
Trabeculectomy
POAG

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Glaucoma
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Ocular Hypertension
Eye Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 23, 2013