Metformin to protect the optic nerve in glaucoma
Treatments studied
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether metformin can slow damage to the optic nerve in people with glaucoma. It uses eye scans and vision tests to look for changes over time, aiming to help preserve sight.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have clear enough vision in at least one eye (best corrected vision of 20/40 or better)
- Have eye pressure no higher than 24 during screening and at the start of the study
- Show evidence of worsening optic-nerve thinning on eye scan results in at least one eye over the last 3 years
- Be able to do reliable visual field testing (vision field test) and provide good-quality scan images
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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