Effect of Late Ripcord Removal From Glaucoma Drainage Device

Part of paid clinical trials in Durham, North Carolina.

Sponsor
Duke University
Study ID
NCT07803536
Status
Not Yet Recruiting

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Conditions

  • GLAUCOMA 1, OPEN ANGLE, D (Disorder)
  • Glaucoma

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Ripcord removal — PROCEDURE
    Patients who have had a ripcord in place for greater than 3 months postoperatively will undergo ripcord removal in the office.

Study Details

This is a research study to find out if removing the ripcord from a glaucoma drainage device more than 3 months after it has been placed has any effect on intraocular pressure. Participation in research studies is voluntary. The ripcord will be removed at a routine glaucoma care visit and intraocular pressure will be measured before removal, 30 minutes following, and at 1 week, 6 weeks and 3-month intervals during regular clinic visits.

Key Dates

First listed
Sep 3, 2026
Start date
Sep 30, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2028
Completion
Dec 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
80 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Ripcord removal

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in intraocular pressure (IOP) [ Time Frame: Immediately after, 1 week, 6 weeks and 3-month intervals ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Duke University Eye CenterDurhamNorth Carolina27705
Jonathan Shepherd
[email protected]
919-681-3937
Leon W Herndon, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Agnes C Owete, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)

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