Clinical Characteristics of Pigmentary Glaucoma and Efficacy Analysis of Ab-interno 120° Trabeculotomy

July 17, 2026 updated by: Zhongnan Hospital

Clinical Characteristics of Pigmentary Glaucoma and Efficacy Analysis of Ab-interno 120° Trabeculotomy: A Case Series Study

This study aims to investigate the clinical characteristics of pigmentary glaucoma and evaluate the efficacy and safety of ab-interno 120° trabeculotomy during the 6-month postoperative follow-up period.

Study Overview

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This is a single-center, retrospective case series study. Patients with pigmentary glaucoma treated at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University will be enrolled. By systematically collecting their baseline demographic characteristics, ocular examination results, and prior treatment history, the study aims to summarize the distribution pattern of clinical features of pigmentary glaucoma. With the 6-month postoperative follow-up as the primary endpoint, the study will evaluate the intraocular pressure-lowering effect of ab-interno 120° trabeculotomy, changes in medication dependence, and the stability of visual field and retinal nerve fiber layer, while observing the occurrence of related intraoperative and postoperative complications, so as to provide clinical evidence for individualized surgical treatment of pigmentary glaucoma.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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11

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • China
    • Hubei
      • Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430071
        • Recruiting
        • Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study included patients with pigmentary glaucoma who underwent primary isolated ab-interno 120° trabeculotomy at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University. All patients had complete baseline data (including intraocular pressure, visual field, and OCT retinal nerve fiber layer measurements) and at least 6 months of follow-up data. Patients with other types of glaucoma, prior ocular trauma or surgery history, combined intraoperative procedures, severe systemic diseases, or incomplete key data were excluded.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Meet the clinical diagnostic criteria for pigmentary glaucoma, with typical signs of pigment dispersion syndrome, extensive trabecular meshwork pigmentation, pathological intraocular pressure elevation, glaucomatous optic nerve damage, and characteristic visual field defects;
  • Underwent primary isolated ab-interno 120° trabeculotomy as the initial surgical treatment;
  • Have complete preoperative and postoperative examination data, including slit-lamp biomicroscopy, gonioscopy, intraocular pressure, visual field, and OCT RNFL measurements;
  • Able to complete regular follow-up for at least 6 months postoperatively.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with exfoliation syndrome, exfoliative glaucoma, or other types of primary or secondary glaucoma;
  • Patients with a history of ocular trauma, intraocular surgery, uveitis, severe retinopathy, or other ocular diseases affecting intraocular pressure and visual function assessment;
  • Patients who underwent combined procedures such as concurrent cataract surgery or other anti-glaucoma surgeries during the operation;
  • Patients with severe systemic diseases, cognitive or psychiatric disorders that prevent cooperation with examinations and follow-up;
  • Patients with missing key clinical or follow-up data that preclude efficacy and prognosis evaluation.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Intraocular Pressure (IOP) at 6 Months Postoperatively
Time Frame: 6 months postoperatively
Change in intraocular pressure from baseline to 6 months after ab-interno 120° trabeculotomy, including the mean IOP level, absolute reduction, and percentage reduction relative to baseline.
6 months postoperatively
Change in the Number of Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Medications at 6 Months
Time Frame: 6 months postoperatively
Change in the number of glaucoma medications used by patients, comparing baseline to 6 months after surgery.
6 months postoperatively

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in Visual Field Parameters at 6 Months Postoperatively
Time Frame: 6 months postoperatively
Changes in visual field mean deviation (MD) from baseline to 6 months postoperatively.
6 months postoperatively
Changes in Visual Field Parameters at 6 Months Postoperatively
Time Frame: 6 months postoperatively
Changes in pattern standard deviation (PSD) from baseline to 6 months postoperatively.
6 months postoperatively
Changes in Visual Acuity at 6 Months Postoperatively
Time Frame: 6 months postoperatively
Changes in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) from baseline to 6 months postoperatively.
6 months postoperatively
Status of Trabeculotomy Site on Gonioscopy
Time Frame: 6 months postoperatively
Patency and morphological status of the trabecular meshwork incision site as assessed by gonioscopy at 6 months postoperatively.
6 months postoperatively
Improvement in Pupillary Block and Iris Configuration
Time Frame: 6 months postoperatively
Improvement in pupillary block and iris configuration as assessed by anterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT) at 6 months postoperatively.
6 months postoperatively
Rate of Secondary Glaucoma Surgery
Time Frame: From the day of surgery to 6 months postoperatively
Proportion of patients who require additional glaucoma surgery during the 6-month follow-up period.
From the day of surgery to 6 months postoperatively

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Zhongnan Hospital

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Wen Zeng, doctor, Zhongnan Hospital
  • Principal Investigator: Nan Zhang, doctor, Zhongnan Hospital
  • Principal Investigator: Xuetian Yu, The Second Clinical College of Wuhan University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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April 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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September 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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September 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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July 13, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 17, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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July 20, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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July 20, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 17, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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July 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 20260523

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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