Dorzolamide/Brimonidine/Timolol Impact on Ocular Surface, Glaucoma Progression & Chatbot Follow-up: GLAUCO-TECH (GLAUCO-TECH)

July 5, 2026 updated by: Tecnoquimicas

GLAUCO-TECH Study: Safety & Efficacy of Preservative-free vs. Preserved Dorzolamide-Timolol-Brimonidine. Impact on the Ocular Surface, Glaucoma Progression, Tear Proteomics, and AI/Chatbot-led Patient Follow-up.

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the ocular surface safety of an ophthalmic solution indicated for the management of glaucoma, containing the active ingredients dorzolamide, timolol, and brimonidine, in patients diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma. The most relevant questions to be answered by this study are:

In patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma, does treatment with the preservative-free dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination improve ocular surface health?

Will there be differences in treatment adherence between patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma using a preservative-free dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination versus a combination with preservatives?

Will there be differences in therapeutic efficacy between patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma when using a preservative-free dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination versus a preservative-containing dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination?

Will there be differences in changes in biomolecular markers on the ocular surface between patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma when using a preservative-free dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination versus a preservative-containing dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination?

Researchers will study these differences by comparing a formulation with the dorzolamide, timolol, and brimonidine combination that uses a preservative versus another with the same combination that does not use preservatives. Preservatives are used in ophthalmic solutions to prevent bacterial contamination. New technological developments in bottles allow for solutions without the need for preservatives. Participants must:

  • Take their medication according to the investigator's instructions for at least 4 months
  • Attend follow-up appointments at the beginning, and every 2 months until 4 months have passed
  • Answer phone calls every 15 days
  • Complete the quality of life questionnaires within the timeframes defined by the investigator

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

A prospective, randomized, comparative, single-blind (masked evaluator) clinical trial will evaluate the preservative-free fixed-dose combination of dorzolamide, timolol, and brimonidine versus the same combination with preservatives in patients diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension treated in Cali, Colombia.

Adult patients with a clinical indication for topical triple hypotensive therapy, currently receiving treatment with the preservative formulation or in the process of initiating or changing treatment, will be included. Participants will be assigned to one of the two treatment groups and will be followed longitudinally under real-world clinical practice conditions, with standardized measurements.

The primary objective of the study is to compare the impact of both formulations on ocular surface health, integrating objective and subjective measures of dry eye. Secondary objectives include evaluating intraocular pressure control, ocular and systemic safety and tolerability, treatment adherence, vision-related quality of life, and signs of structural and functional glaucomatous progression. In addition, the study incorporates two substudies. The technology substudy will evaluate the effect of an educational chatbot and reminders on patient adherence, disease knowledge, and self-efficacy. The molecular substudy will explore the proteomic profile of the tear film and its variation in response to treatment, in order to identify molecular markers associated with tolerability, ocular surface inflammation, and clinical response.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

140

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Colombia
    • Valle del Cauca Department
      • Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, 760044
        • Clínica Sigma Cali

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 years or older.

  • Diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, confirmed by the treating ophthalmologist.
  • Continuous and stable treatment with a topical fixed-dose combination of dorzolamide, timolol, and brimonidine in a preservative formulation, for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months prior to study enrollment.
  • No prior use of preservative-free formulations of dorzolamide, timolol, and brimonidine.
  • Exclusive use of the fixed-dose combination of dorzolamide, timolol, and brimonidine, without other concomitant ocular hypotensive agents.
  • Ability to attend all study visits and procedures.
  • Signed written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria: Patients with any of the following conditions will be excluded:

  • History of glaucoma, retinal, or cataract surgery.
  • History of corneal refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE).
  • Diagnosis of secondary glaucoma (neovascular, inflammatory, traumatic, or other secondary causes).
  • History of previous iridotomy, iridoplasty, or trabeculoplasty procedures.
  • Presence of concomitant ocular diseases that may interfere with the evaluation of the ocular surface (e.g., Sjögren's syndrome, active infectious keratitis, or severe ocular allergy).
  • Decompensated systemic conditions that contraindicate the use of topical beta-blockers (uncontrolled asthma, bradycardia, second- or third-degree AV block).
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Any medical or ophthalmological condition that, in the investigator's judgment, compromises the participant's safety or the validity of the data.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Preservative-free dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination
Participants will receive treatment with a combination of brimonidine, timolol, and dorzolamide, one drop every 12 hours for four months.
Combination product: Preservative dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination
At the start of the study, participants will complete quality-of-life questionnaires and undergo clinical follow-up tests. During the study, they will be randomly assigned to interact with a chatbot during the follow-up phase to compare the impact on treatment adherence. Studies using ocular surface biomarkers will be conducted before and after the assigned treatment.
Other Names:
  • Biomarkers
  • OSDI
  • Educational Chatbot and Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Electronic Health Record
Other: Preservative dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination
Participants will receive treatment with a combination of brimonidine, timolol, and dorzolamide, one drop every 12 hours for four months.
Combination product: Preservative-free dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination
At the start of the study, participants will complete quality-of-life questionnaires and undergo clinical follow-up tests. During the study, they will be randomly assigned to interact with a chatbot during the follow-up phase to compare the impact on treatment adherence. Studies using ocular surface biomarkers will be conducted before and after the assigned treatment.
Other Names:
  • Biomarkers
  • OSDI
  • Educational Chatbot and Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Electronic Health Record

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in efficacy and quality of life and adherence questionnaires between two different formulations
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 16 weeks
Are there significant differences in ocular surface health, adherence, quality of life, or clinical effectiveness between patients treated with preservative-free Dorzolamide-Timolol-Brimonidine and those receiving preservative-containing Dorzolamide-Timolol-Brimonidine?
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 16 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Tecnoquimicas

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Carlos Cifuentes, MD, Clinica Sigma

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 10, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 10, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 10, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 5, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 8, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 8, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 5, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CEI-002

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

The information obtained in the study will be at the research center and the analysis will be carried out exclusively by the principal investigator and staff in charge at the Sigma Clinic.

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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