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Testing the Medical Device PRESFLO® Microshunt for People with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma who have Failed Previous Medical and Surgical Treatment

(IRB#: IRB_00184386)

Open-Angle Glaucoma is a condition when pressure inside your eye (eye pressure) is too high causing damage to the optic nerve and/or decrease the visual field and even vision loss. The optic nerve transmits the images you see to your brain. Visual field is a measurement of a persons range of vision, from narrow to wide. This study will test a medical device called PRESERFLO® Microshunt to treat people with the condition. The study wants to see if the medical device will help people with the condition and is safe. People in this study will have the medical device surgically implanted into the eye. Being in the study requires participating for at least 1 year, some may be asked to attend annual study visits up to 5 years. Medical tests will be done during the study to track the health of participants.

I AM INTERESTED

  • All genders
  • Over 18 years old
  • Volunteers with special conditions
  •   In Person
  • Paid

Who can participate?

 Gender: All genders

  Age: Over 18 years old

  Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions

   Location: In Person

Inclusion Criteria

  • Ages 45 years and older
  • Diagnosis of Primary Open-Glaucoma
  • Glaucomatous visual field defects consistent with optic nerve defects with specific criteria
  • Nerve abnormality characteristic of Glaucoma
  • Cognitive awareness for full study participation

Exclusion Criteria

  • Other specific Glaucoma types
  • Prior Glaucoma surgeries within 90 days before participation
  • Eyes with a history of complicated cataract surgeries, or have anterior chamber, or implantable contact lenses
  • Any prior intraocular (artificial lens) surgeries (excluding phacoemulsification, a cataract surgery) within 90 days of screening
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

Will I be paid for my time?

Yes

For more information contact:

Lucia Lucci

lucia.lucia@hsc.utah.edu

  8015856647

IRB#: IRB_00184386

PI: Iqbal Ahmed

Department: OPHTHALMOLOGY-CLINICAL STUDIES

Approval Date: 2025-06-18 06:00:00

Study Categories: Studies Related to the Eye

Specialties: Ophthalmology

Last Updated: 6/8/23