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Laser Treatment vs Minor Surgery for Controlling Eye Pressure in Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty(SLT) Versus Bent Ab-Interno Needle Goniotomy(BANG) in Open Angle GLaucoma: A Randomised Clinical Trial - SLT-BANG Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/111169
Enrollment
32
Registered
2026-05-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: H401- Open-angle glaucoma

Interventions

Intervention1: Bent ab-interno needle goniotomy(BANG): Minimal invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) to open the trabecular meshwork surgically. Control Intervention1: Selective laser trabeculoplasty(SLT):

Sponsors

IGIMS PATNA
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Glaucoma patients attending glaucoma services of Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, IGIMS with:

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Secondary open-angle glaucoma (uveitis, corticoid-induced, angle recession and juvenile), 2) Primary or secondary angle-closure glaucoma, 3) Cataract surgery performed less than 30 days before inclusion, 4) Previous glaucoma surgery (other MIGS procedures, glaucoma drainage devices, or cyclophotocoagulation), 5) Previous vitreoretinal surgery, and 6) Severe corneal opacity. 7) History of trauma in same eye.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intraocular pressure controlTimepoint: Data will be collected from patient data sheet at baseline, 1 week follow-up, 1 month follow-up then 3,6,12 months follow-ups (Total- 6 visits)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of IOP control among Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) versus Pigmentary glaucoma (PDG) in the two groupsTimepoint: Data will be collected from patient data sheet at baseline, 1 week follow-up, 1 month follow-up then 3,6,12 months follow-ups (Total- 6 visits)—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR BIBHUTI PRASSAN SINHA

IGIMS, PATNA

ravimedico09@gmail.com7896235882

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026