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Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of TUG (Therapeutic Ultrasound for Glaucoma) in the Treatment of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, 8-week Pilot Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of the TUG (Therapeutic Ultrasound for Glaucoma) Compared to Sham in Subjects With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Status
Terminated
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02858284
Enrollment
25
Registered
2016-08-08
Start date
2016-07-01
Completion date
2018-08-22
Last updated
2022-04-06

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

Conditions

Glaucoma, Primary Open Angle, Ocular Hypertension

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the TUG device is safe and effective in patients with primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Interventions

DEVICETUG

Therapeutic Ultrasound for Glaucoma

DEVICESham

Sponsors

EyeSonix
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* At least 18 years of age * Diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension in both eyes * Be willing to discontinue disallowed products and/or medications during the period indicated prior to participation or throughout the study * Be willing to provide written informed consent * Be willing and able to follow instructions * A negative urine pregnancy test and agree to an acceptable form of contraception for the duration of the study (if female of childbearing potential)

Exclusion criteria

* Any form of glaucoma other than primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension in either eye * Prior or anticipated concurrent use of an investigational drug or device * Be currently pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy; or be a woman that has a positive pregnancy test * Have a condition (ocular or systemic) or a situation which, in the Investigator's opinion, may put the subject at increased risk, may confound study data, or may interfere significantly with the subject's study participation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in mean IOPthrough subject study completion; average 2 months
Change in mean diurnal IOPWeek 4 (Visit 5) and Week 8 (Visit 7)
Change in IOP from baselinethrough subject study completion; average 2 months

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026