Clinical trial Recruiting at 13 sites Interventional Ages 45 and up

Evaluation of Hydrus Microstent after cataract surgery for glaucoma

Official title: The Hydrus® Microstent New Enrollment Post-Approval Study: A Prospective, Non-Randomized, Multicenter, Single Arm, Clinical Trial

Run by Alcon Research · NCT04553523 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well the Hydrus Microstent works for people with glaucoma after they have cataract surgery to see if it stays in place and improves their eye health over two years.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages45 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment545 (estimated)
SponsorAlcon Research
Industry-sponsored
Locations22 sites (Irvine, California and 21 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 25, 2020
Main results expectedOctober 2028
Study endsOctober 2028
Registry record updatedSeptember 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT04553523 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals with operable cataracts and primary open angle glaucoma who are currently using no more than four topical hypotensive medications.

Probably not a fit

Patients with closed angle glaucoma, congenital glaucoma, or those who have undergone previous glaucoma surgeries may 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 post-approval study aims to assess the rate of malposition and clinical outcomes associated with the Hydrus Microstent within 24 months following its implantation. Participants will undergo uncomplicated cataract surgery with a monofocal intraocular lens, followed by the placement of the Hydrus Microstent. The study includes a series of scheduled postoperative visits to monitor the subjects' progress and any complications. The research is sponsored by Alcon Research, following their acquisition of Ivantis, Inc.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the management of primary open angle glaucoma by providing insights into the safety and effectiveness of the Hydrus Microstent.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies involving microstent implantation for glaucoma have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* An operable, age-related cataract with best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/40 or worse;
* Diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma treated with no more than 4 topical hypotensive medications;
* Optic nerve appearance characteristic of glaucoma;
* Medicated IOP less than or equal to 31 millimeters mercury (mmHg); Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Closed angle forms of glaucoma;
* Congenital or developmental glaucoma;
* Secondary glaucoma;
* Use of more than 4 ocular hypotensive medications;
* Previous argon laser trabeculoplasty, trabeculectomy, tube shunts, or any other prior filtration or cilioablative surgery;
* Prior surgery with implanted device or other surgery involving the trabecular meshwork or Schlemm's canal;
* Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.

Where it's running

  • Sacramento Eye Consultants
    Sacramento, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Eye Center of Northern Colorado
    Loveland, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Jones Eye Center PC
    Sioux City, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting
  • Fraser Eye Care Center
    Fraser, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Twin Cities Eye Consultants
    Coon Rapids, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • Midwest Vision Research Foundation
    Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
Show 16 more locations
  • Center for Sight
    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
    Recruiting
  • Carolina Eye Associates PA
    Southern Pines, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cincinnati Eye Institute
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Texan Eye / Keystone Research
    Austin, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • El Paso Eye Surgeons
    El Paso, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Texas Eye Research Center
    Hurst, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Eye Centers Of Racine And Kenosha
    Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
    Recruiting
  • Coastal Vision
    Irvine, California, United States
    Completed
  • Stiles Eyecare Excellence Cataracts and Glaucoma
    Overland Park, Kansas, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Visionary Eye Doctors
    Rockville, Maryland, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Moyes Eye Center
    Kansas City, Missouri, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Cleveland Eye Clinic
    Brecksville, Ohio, United States
    Completed
  • Cincinnati Eye / Apex Eye
    Mason, Ohio, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Scott & Christie and Associates, PC
    Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Glaucoma Associates Of Texas
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • The Eye Institute of Utah
    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    Not yet 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.