Clinical trial Recruiting at 16 sites Interventional Ages 40 and up

Comparing ELIOS with other devices for glaucoma patients undergoing cataract surgery

Official title: A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of ELIOS vs Competitor in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma Undergoing Cataract Surgery

Run by Elios Vision, Inc. · NCT06246136 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether the ELIOS device can safely lower eye pressure better than another device for people with mild to moderate glaucoma who are having cataract surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages40 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment194 (estimated)
SponsorElios Vision, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations16 sites (Leuven and 15 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 5, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedJune 17, 2026
Trial IDNCT06246136 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 40 and older with mild to moderate primary open-angle glaucoma and visually significant cataracts.

Probably not a fit

Patients with angle closure glaucoma or secondary forms of glaucoma will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the ELIOS device in conjunction with cataract surgery for patients with open-angle glaucoma. It will compare the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) at 12 months post-surgery between patients using ELIOS and those using a competitor device. Participants must be 40 years or older and diagnosed with mild to moderate forms of glaucoma. The study will involve phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation as part of the surgical procedure.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective treatment option for managing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients undergoing cataract surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches in managing glaucoma during cataract surgery, indicating potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female subjects.
2. 40 years old or older.
3. Diagnosis of mild to moderate primary open-angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliation glaucoma or pigmentary glaucoma:
4. Visually significant cataract eligible for phacoemulsification.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. All forms of angle closure glaucoma
2. Secondary glaucoma, including traumatic, neovascular, uveitic, lens-induced, steroid-induced, angle-recession, glaucoma associated with vascular disorders, and glaucoma associated with increased episcleral venous pressure
3. Congenital or developmental glaucoma
4. Prior incisional glaucoma surgery, intraocular surgery or ocular laser treatment of any type with the exception of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) occurring a minimum of 6 months prior to the Screening visit

Where it's running

  • ELIOS Clinical Site
    Leuven, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Elios Clinical Site
    Avranches, France
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS Clinical Site
    Bordeaux, France
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS clinical site
    Paris, France
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS Clinical Site
    Bochum, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Elios clinical site
    Bonn, Germany
    Recruiting
Show 10 more locations
  • ELIOS clinical site
    Heidelberg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS Clinical Site
    Maastricht, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS clinical site
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS Clincal Site
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS Clinical site
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS Clinical Site
    East Grinstead, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS Clinical Site
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS Clinical Site
    Guildford, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS clinical site
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • ELIOS Clinical Site
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.