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Sequential Laser Iridotomy Using Argon and Q-Switched 532 nm Frequency Doubled Neodymium Yag Laser: A Pilot Study
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
National University Hospital, Singapore
Information provided by:
National University Hospital, Singapore
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00452998
First received: March 27, 2007
Last updated: May 12, 2008
Last verified: May 2008
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Purpose
Sequential Laser Iridotomy uses argon and Nd:yag laser in the first and second steps, respectively. Using q-switched 532 nm laser in the second step is hypothesized to be as good and effective as the conventional Nd:yag laser, because it selectively targets pigmented cells and delivers a short pulse duration of 3 nanoseconds, causing less thermal and collateral damage.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
| Chronic Angle Closure Glaucoma Primary Angle Closure Primary Angle Closure Suspect Fellow Eyes of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma | Procedure: Q-switched fd Nd:yag in Laser Iridotomy |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Non-Randomized Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Sequential Laser Iridotomy Using Argon and Q-Switched 532 nm Frequency Doubled Neodymium Yag Laser: A Pilot Study |
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics:
early-onset glaucoma
Drug Information available for:
Neodymium
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Further study details as provided by National University Hospital, Singapore:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Visual Acuity
- Intraocular pressure
- Total power delivered by each laser modality
- Iridotomy patency and size
- Pain rating during the procedure
- Anterior segment inflammation
- Endothelial cell count
- Cataract progression
- Rate of complications
| Estimated Enrollment: | 10 |
| Study Start Date: | November 2006 |
| Study Completion Date: | December 2007 |
| Primary Completion Date: | December 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 22 Years and older (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- More than 21 years old
- Able to give informed consent
- Diagnosis of either: chronic angle closure glaucoma (CACG), primary angle closure (PAC), primary angle closure suspect (PACS) or fellow eyes of acute angle closure glaucoma (AACG), and in need of a laser iridotomy
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of any prior laser treatment or intraocular surgery to the eye
- History of any corneal disease
- Any ocular infection/ inflammation within the last two months
- Inability to give informed consent
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00452998
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00452998
Locations
| Singapore | |
| National University Hospital | |
| Singapore, Singapore, 119074 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
National University Hospital, Singapore
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Paul Chew, FRCSEd,MMed | National University Hospital, Singapore |
More Information
Publications:
| Responsible Party: | Cecilia Aquino, MD, National University Hospital, Singapore |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00452998 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
DSRB A/06/293 |
| Study First Received: | March 27, 2007 |
| Last Updated: | May 12, 2008 |
Keywords provided by National University Hospital, Singapore:
|
Sequential Laser Iridotomy Q-Switched 532 nm Laser Frequency Doubled Neodymium Yag Laser |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
|
Glaucoma Glaucoma, Angle-Closure Acute Disease Ocular Hypertension |
Eye Diseases Disease Attributes Pathologic Processes |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on July 21, 2017