Scleral Pocket Techniques for Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation

Efficacy and safety of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation: Scleral Pocket versus Scleral Patch Graft in glaucoma patients: A Clinical Trial.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250726066644N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-11-05

Start date

2025-09-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Glaucoma. Glaucoma

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Ahmed Glaucoma Valvle implatation Scleral Pocket: In this technique, the plate of AGV is first secured to the sclera. Subsequently, two scleral incisions are create

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients referred to Labafinejad Hospital who were at least 18 years of age, were candidates for Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) implantation due to uncontrolled glaucoma, and had a suitable quadrant for AGV placement.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No light perception pregnant woman uncontrolled inflammation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Safety of new surgical method. Timepoint: before, day 1, month 1, month 3, month 6, month 9, month 12. Method of measurement: clinical examination.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Intraocular pressure. Timepoint: Before, day 1, months 1, 3, 6, 9, 12. Method of measurement: Goldmann Applanation Tonometry.;Glaucoma medication. Timepoint: Before, day 1, months 1, 3, 6, 9, 12. Method of measurement: Clinical exam.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNeda Einollahi

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

drnedaeinollahi@sbmu.ac.ir+98 21 23606

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026