975 Participants Needed

MINIject™ Implant for Glaucoma

(STAR-V Trial)

Recruiting at 35 trial locations
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Overseen ByJoanna Walker
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: iSTAR Medical
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial is testing a small device called the MINIject™ implant, which is designed to help lower eye pressure in people with primary open-angle glaucoma. The device works by making it easier for fluid to drain from the eye, reducing pressure and potentially preventing vision loss.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

What data supports the effectiveness of the MINIject™ Implant treatment for glaucoma?

The MINIject™ Implant is a new type of glaucoma treatment designed to lower eye pressure. While specific data on MINIject™ is limited, similar implants like the ExPRESS have shown success in reducing eye pressure in patients with different types of glaucoma, suggesting potential effectiveness for MINIject™ as well.12345

Is the MINIject™ Implant generally safe for humans?

The MINIject™ Implant has been studied for safety in humans with glaucoma, showing it is generally safe for use in patients with uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma. Additionally, studies in rabbits have evaluated its biocompatibility, indicating it integrates well with eye tissues.15678

What makes the MINIject™ Implant treatment unique for glaucoma?

The MINIject™ Implant is unique because it is a minimally invasive device placed in the supraciliary space (between the eye's layers) to lower eye pressure in glaucoma patients. It is designed to be biocompatible, reducing the risk of fibrous tissue formation that can block drainage, which is a common issue with other implants.12569

Research Team

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Richard Beckman, MD

Principal Investigator

iSTAR Medical

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for men and women aged 46 or older with primary open-angle glaucoma who have had successful cataract surgery. It's suitable for those needing medical therapy, laser treatment, or surgery for glaucoma. People with eye inflammation, infections, degenerative visual disorders, or other types of glaucoma cannot participate.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 46 years old or older.
I have primary open-angle glaucoma and can undergo treatment or surgery.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with a condition that is causing my vision to worsen over time.
I have a specific type of glaucoma.
I have a serious eye infection or inflammation.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive the MINIject™ implant to lower intraocular pressure

24 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • MINIject™ Implant
Trial OverviewThe MINIject™ Implant by iSTAR Medical is being tested to see if it can safely lower intraocular pressure in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. The study aims to evaluate its effectiveness compared to standard treatments.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Implant GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

iSTAR Medical

Lead Sponsor

Trials
11
Recruited
2,300+

Findings from Research

The Ex-PRESS miniature glaucoma implant showed minimal tissue reaction in a study involving 8 rabbits, with a thin fibrotic capsule forming around only 25% of the implant surface after 3 and 6 months.
The absence of inflammatory cells and obstructions in the device's lumina suggests that the implant allows for free fluid flow, indicating its potential efficacy in managing glaucoma with reduced inflammatory response.
Biocompatibility of the Ex-PRESS miniature glaucoma drainage implant.Nyska, A., Glovinsky, Y., Belkin, M., et al.[2019]
In a study involving 35 eyes from 34 patients with severe glaucoma, a new technique using a Baerveldt implant with a titrated absorbable ligature effectively reduced intraocular pressure (IOP) from a mean of 42.8 mm Hg preoperatively to a final mean of 13.8 mm Hg after an average follow-up of 13 months, representing a 67.8% reduction.
The technique resulted in a high success rate, with 82.9% of eyes achieving complete success in IOP control, although some complications like choroidal detachments and transient tube obstructions were noted.
Results of a New Technique for Implantation of Nonrestrictive Glaucoma Devices.Ortiz Arismendi, GE., Peña Valderrama, Cdel P., Albis-Donado, O.[2022]
In a study of 22 eyes from 20 patients with uncontrolled secondary glaucoma, significant reductions in intraocular pressure (IOP) were observed after surgery using the ExPRESS mini implant, indicating its efficacy in managing this condition.
The surgery not only lowered IOP but also reduced the need for local and total glaucoma therapy, suggesting that the ExPRESS implant can simplify treatment for patients post-surgery.
[Management of uncontrolled secondary glaucoma with ExPRESS glaucoma minishunt implantation].Samková, K., Rejmont, L.[2018]

References

Biocompatibility of the Ex-PRESS miniature glaucoma drainage implant. [2019]
Results of a New Technique for Implantation of Nonrestrictive Glaucoma Devices. [2022]
3.Czech Republicpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
[Management of uncontrolled secondary glaucoma with ExPRESS glaucoma minishunt implantation]. [2018]
[Comment on indications of Ex-Press miniature implant surgery]. [2017]
A novel suprachoroidal microinvasive glaucoma implant: in vivo biocompatibility and biointegration. [2022]
Two-year outcomes of the MINIject drainage system for uncontrolled glaucoma from the STAR-I first-in-human trial. [2022]
A First-in-Human Study of the Efficacy and Safety of MINIject in Patients with Medically Uncontrolled Open-Angle Glaucoma (STAR-I). [2021]
Long-term Outcomes of a Modified Technique Using the Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant for the Treatment of Refractory Glaucoma. [2018]
A European Study of the Performance and Safety of MINIject in Patients With Medically Uncontrolled Open-angle Glaucoma (STAR-II). [2022]