Glaucoma clinical trials recruiting in Canada

Optimizing Graft Selection in Glaucoma Surgery: A Comparative Study of Sclera, Pericardium, and Corneal Tissue

Opening soon1 site

Glaucoma refers to a group of progressive optic neuropathies that lead to permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. In 2020, it was estimated to affect 76 million individuals worldwide, with pr…

Phacoemulsification vs SLT as Initial Treatment for Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma

Recruiting now1 site

The Canadian Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma Study 1 is a randomized clinical trial that aims to compare two initial treatment options - Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Phacoemulsification (PHACO) - in newly diagnosed patients with pse…

Clinical Study Evaluating the Safety and Performance of the MIST Device for Intraocular Pressure Reduction in Patients With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Recruiting now5 sites

It is an interventional study for the treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) using the Hexiris Microinvasive Scleral Trephine (MIST) system. This medical device includes a sclerectomy punch and injector assembly. It is a multicente…

Efficacy of Biofeedback Training for Glaucoma

Recruiting now1 site

This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluates the efficacy of visual biofeedback training on visual function and quality of life in individuals with glaucoma. Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy that can lead to irreversible vi…

Feasibility, Accuracy, and Reproducibility of Virtual Reality Visual Field Testing in Patients With Glaucoma

Recruiting now1 site

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of using virtual reality based visual field testing to monitor glaucoma in a clinical setting. This will be done through comparison of a virtual reality (VR) based device to the…

Glaucoma Drainage Device and Endothelial Cell Loss Compare Trial

Recruiting now8 sites

Glaucoma Drainage Device and Endothelial Cell Loss Compare Trial (DECLARE) is a multi-center, outcome-masked, randomized clinical trial. The purpose of this study is to compare glaucoma drainage device implantation in the anterior chamber (…

Topical Infliximab in Eyes With Penetrating Keratoplasty

Recruiting nowPhase 1/21 site

Penetrating keratoplasty is a cornea surgery involving several inflammatory complications, of which the most important is glaucoma. Researchers wish to determine whether it is safe to administer infliximab (an anti-inflammatory drug) eye dr…

The Role of Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation in Patients Undergoing a Boston Keratoprosthesis

Recruiting now1 site

The Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro) is a special plastic device that is used to replace a sick cornea (transparent part of the eye, in front of the iris) in order to restore vision in patients who have failed traditional corneal transplants …

Efficacy of NSAID vs. Steroid-NSAID Combo Post-Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: Phase 4, Single-Center RCT

Opening soonPhase 41 site

This clinical trial, led by Dr. Enitan A. Sogbesan at the Hamilton Regional Eye Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, aims to compare the efficacy and safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ketorolac alone versus a combi…

Clarifying the Optimal Application of SLT Therapy Trial

Recruiting nowPhase 329 sites

The goal of this study is to understand if SLT performed at low energy is as effective as SLT performed at standard energy, and also to see if repeating SLT at low energy once a year will prevent or delay the need for daily eye drop medicat…

Brain Stimulation Effects on Orientation and Mobility Skills in Adults With Vision Impairment

Recruiting now1 site

This pilot clinical trial evaluates whether non-invasive brain stimulation improves the orientation and mobility (O\&M) skills of individuals with constricted visual fields in both eyes. The study is composed of three visits. The first visi…

Common questions

How do I find a glaucoma clinical trial near me in Canada?

Use Beacon's free search: enter "glaucoma", your age, and your location, and you'll see recruiting trials sorted by distance, each explained in plain language — including sites just across the US border. Beacon searches the full official registry and never requires an account.

Does joining a clinical trial cost money?

The study treatment and study-related tests are usually provided at no cost, and some trials help with travel. In Canada, your provincial health coverage continues to apply to your routine care — always confirm details with the study team.

Can I leave a clinical trial after joining?

Yes. Participation is always voluntary, and you can leave a trial at any time, for any reason, without losing your normal medical care.

Do I qualify for these trials?

Every trial has its own eligibility criteria. Beacon translates each trial's criteria into a plain-language checklist you can review and bring to your doctor — only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.