Glaucoma

Ophthalmology
58
Pipeline Programs
20
Companies
50
Clinical Trials
4 recruiting
4
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
3
6
5
2
10
32
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Monoclonal Antibody
5100%
+ 82 programs with unclassified modality

On Market (4)

Approved therapies currently available

Alcon
TRAVATANApproved
travoprost
Alcon
ophthalmic2001
U
TRAVOPROSTApproved
travoprost
Unknown Company
Prostaglandin Analog [EPC]ophthalmic2015
M&
TRUSOPTApproved
dorzolamide hydrochloride
Merck & Co.
ophthalmic1994
Bausch + Lomb
VYZULTAApproved
latanoprostene bunod
Bausch + Lomb
ophthalmic2017

Competitive Landscape

20 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Alcon
AlconFORT WORTH, TX
31 programs
1
1
2
22
AzargaPhase 41 trial
AzoptPhase 41 trial
AzoptPhase 41 trial
Brimonidine/timolol fixed combination drops added to travoprostPhase 41 trial
Brinzolamide 10 mg/ml/Timolol 5 mg/ml eye drops suspensionPhase 41 trial
+26 more programs
Active Trials
NCT06963684RecruitingEst. Aug 2027
NCT06119178Completed122Est. Jun 2024
+28 more trials
M&
Merck & Co.RAHWAY, NJ
7 programs
1
2
1
CosoptPhase 41 trial
Preservative-Free Tafluprost or vehiclePhase 31 trial
dorzolamide hydrochloridePhase 31 trial
timolol/dorzolamide combinationPhase 21 trial
Clinical evaluationN/A1 trial
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT01476644Completed161Est. Jun 2017
NCT00152932Unknown17Est. Jun 2006
NCT00832377Completed37Est. Mar 2010
+3 more trials
Thea Pharma
Thea PharmaMA - Waltham
7 programs
1
1
2
2
Geltim LP 1 mg/gPhase 41 trial
XalatanPhase 41 trial
Bimatoprost OphthalmicPhase 31 trial
T2345Phase 31 trial
T4090 0.2%Phase 21 trial
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT04552964CompletedEst. Apr 2021
NCT05389267Active Not RecruitingEst. Dec 2024
NCT06394973CompletedEst. Nov 2024
+4 more trials
Glaukos
GlaukosALISO VIEJO, CA
6 programs
1
1
1
iStentPhase 41 trial
iStent InjectPhase 31 trial
Gen 2 Travoprost Intracameral ImplantPhase 2/31 trial
Model iS3 three-stent trabecular micro-bypass systemN/A1 trial
iStent InfiniteN/A1 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT03639870UnknownEst. Sep 2021
NCT05127551Active Not RecruitingEst. Feb 2025
NCT06057051RecruitingEst. Aug 2027
+3 more trials
Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + LombNJ - Bridgewater
5 programs
1
1
2
1
Latanoprostene bunodPhase 31 trial
brinzolamide 1% ophthalmic suspensionPhase 31 trial
BL1107 Low dosePhase 21 trial
brinzolamide 1% ophthalmic suspensionPhase 1/21 trial
XiidraN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04354545Recruiting75Est. Dec 2026
NCT03896633Completed637Est. Nov 2018
NCT07168902Recruiting228Est. May 2026
+2 more trials
Novartis
NovartisBASEL, Switzerland
4 programs
1
1
1
brinzolamide 1%/brimonidine 0.2% fixed combinationPhase 41 trial
RKI983APhase 1/21 trial
RKI983Phase 11 trial
ranibizumabN/AMonoclonal Antibody1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00892398Completed242Est. Mar 2014
NCT00515424Completed90
NCT00846989Completed276Est. Apr 2009
+1 more trials
AbbVie
AbbVieNORTH CHICAGO, IL
1 program
1
Durysta, Bimatoprost Intracameral Implant 10 µgPhase 41 trial
Active Trials
NCT07217678Recruiting20Est. Jan 2028
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
6 programs
1
XalatanPhase 35 trials
Does Lowering Eye Pressure Affect the Results Obtained From Objective Visual Field Testing?N/A1 trial
Intraocular pressure reductionN/A1 trial
Spaeth/Richman Contrast Sensitivity TestN/A1 trial
ibuprofen, latanoprost, brimonidineN/A1 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00799994Completed23Est. Jan 2007
NCT00262626Terminated430Est. Jun 1995
NCT01300949Completed314Est. Apr 2014
+7 more trials
Genentech
GenentechCA - Oceanside
4 programs
2
1
RanibizumabPhase 2/3Monoclonal Antibody
RanibizumabPhase 1/2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
RanibizumabPhase 1/2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
RanibizumabN/AMonoclonal Antibody1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00644280Terminated11Est. Jan 2011
NCT00661583Completed30Est. Sep 2014
NCT00727038Withdrawn0Est. May 2009
S
SantenCA - Emeryville
3 programs
1
1
LatanoprostPhase 21 trial
Preservative free tafluprost opthalmic solutionPhase 11 trial
AI algorithm for the detection of glaucomaN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05703724CompletedEst. May 2023
NCT02102750Completed17Est. Jul 2017
NCT01254370Completed105Est. Jun 2011
Sylentis
SylentisSpain - Madrid
1 program
1
SYL040012Phase 1/21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01227291CompletedEst. Sep 2012
New World Medical
New World MedicalCA - Rancho Cucamonga
2 programs
Cadence implantN/A1 trial
Silicone plate Ahmed Glaucoma ValveN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05131087Completed30Est. Jul 2023
NCT01883856CompletedEst. Aug 2018
iSTAR Medical
iSTAR MedicalBelgium - Wavre
2 programs
MIGSN/A1 trial
MINIject™ ImplantN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT07009236Not Yet RecruitingEst. Mar 2028
NCT05024695Active Not RecruitingEst. Jul 2029
Heidelberg Pharma
Heidelberg PharmaGermany - Ladenburg
2 programs
OCTN/A1 trial
OCT performed to collect data from the back of the eyeN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02785029Terminated234Est. Jul 2023
NCT02209077Completed32Est. Jul 2013
Opko Health
Opko HealthMIAMI, FL
1 program
AquashuntN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00834223CompletedEst. May 2010
Abbott
AbbottABBOTT PARK, IL
1 program
Baerveldt implantN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00306852Completed212Est. May 2009
T-Therapeutics
T-TherapeuticsUK - Cambridge
1 program
Posterior Pole Asymmetry Analysis (PPAA) for Early GlaucomaN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02141594CompletedEst. Mar 2014
AM-Pharma
AM-PharmaNetherlands - Utrecht
1 program
PreserFlo MicroshuntN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06174324UnknownEst. Sep 2024
Plus Therapeutics
1 program
Self-tonometry by means of ICareHOMEN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04698876CompletedEst. Nov 2023
Vasoptic Medical
Vasoptic MedicalMD - Columbia
1 program
XyCAM with oxygenN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05726058RecruitingEst. Apr 2027

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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AbbVieDurysta, Bimatoprost Intracameral Implant 10 µg
Thea PharmaXalatan
Novartisbrinzolamide 1%/brimonidine 0.2% fixed combination
AlconTravoprost 0.004%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed Combination
AlconTravoprost 0.004% ophthalmic solution
AlconBrinzolamide/timolol maleate fixed combination
AlconBrinzolamide/timolol maleate fixed combination
AlconTravoprost 0.004% ophthalmic solution
AlconTravoprost 0.004%/timolol maleate 0.5% fixed combination
AlconTravoprost
AlconBrinzolamide/Timolol Maleate Fixed Combination
AlconAzarga
Merck & Co.Cosopt
AlconBrimonidine/timolol fixed combination drops added to travoprost
AlconBrinzolamide/Timolol Maleate Fixed Combination

Showing 15 of 49 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 4,224 patients across 50 trials

NCT07217678AbbVieDurysta, Bimatoprost Intracameral Implant 10 µg

Biomarkers of Ocular Surface Damage in the Setting of Topical Ocular Hypotensive Medication Use

Start: Feb 2026Est. completion: Jan 202820 patients
Phase 4Recruiting

Effect of Benzalkonium Chloride Preserved and Preservative-free Latanoprost Eye Drops on Conjunctival Goblet Cells

Start: Sep 2021Est. completion: Dec 2026
Phase 4Recruiting
NCT03150160Novartisbrinzolamide 1%/brimonidine 0.2% fixed combination

Additive Effect of Twice-daily Brinzolamide 1%/Brimonidine 0.2%Combination as an Adjunctive Therapy to Travoprost in Patients With Normal Tension Glaucoma

Start: Sep 2017Est. completion: Dec 20171 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01696383AlconTravoprost 0.004%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed Combination

Assessing the Efficacy of DuoTrav as a Replacement Therapy in Glaucoma Patients in Russia

Start: Feb 2013Est. completion: Feb 2013
Phase 4Withdrawn
NCT01664039AlconTravoprost 0.004% ophthalmic solution

An Efficacy and Tolerability Study of TRAVATAN® Versus LUMIGAN®

Start: Sep 2012Est. completion: Jun 2014104 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01514734AlconBrinzolamide/timolol maleate fixed combination

Assessing the Efficacy and Tolerability of AZARGA® (Brinzolamide 1%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed Combination) as Replacement Therapy in Patients on COMBIGAN® (Brimonidine 0.2%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed Combination) Therapy in Brazil

Start: Mar 2012Est. completion: Aug 2012
Phase 4Terminated
NCT01518244AlconBrinzolamide/timolol maleate fixed combination

Assessing the Efficacy and Tolerability of AZARGA® (Brinzolamide 1%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed Combination) as Replacement Therapy in Patients on Brimonidine 0.2%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed Combination Therapy (COMBIGAN®) in Latin America

Start: Dec 2011Est. completion: Feb 201350 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01464424AlconTravoprost 0.004% ophthalmic solution

Assessment of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Control in Subjects With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Treated With Travoprost 0.004% (TRAVATAN® Z) or Bimatoprost 0.01% (LUMIGAN®)

Start: Oct 2011Est. completion: Jun 201284 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01336569AlconTravoprost 0.004%/timolol maleate 0.5% fixed combination

Safety and Efficacy of Changing to DuoTrav in Patients Uncontrolled on Timolol

Start: Feb 2011Est. completion: Mar 201250 patients
Phase 4Completed

Effects of Anti-Glaucoma Medications on the Ocular Surface

Start: Feb 2011Est. completion: Dec 2013
Phase 4Terminated
NCT01471158AlconBrinzolamide/Timolol Maleate Fixed Combination

Patient Preference Comparison of AZARGA Versus COSOPT in Patients With Glaucoma

Start: Sep 2010Est. completion: May 2011
Phase 4Completed

Comparison of the Efficacy of AZARGA® Versus COSOPT® in Patients With Open-Angled Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Start: Apr 2010Est. completion: Jul 201170 patients
Phase 4Completed

Effect of Myocilin Genetic Variants on Intraocular Pressure and Pressure Variation in Sitting and Supine Positions

Start: Aug 2009Est. completion: Jul 201214 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00981786AlconBrimonidine/timolol fixed combination drops added to travoprost

24-Hour Intraocular Pressure With Brinzolamide/Timolol Versus Brimonidine/Timolol

Start: Aug 2009Est. completion: Dec 2010
Phase 4Completed
NCT00966576AlconBrinzolamide/Timolol Maleate Fixed Combination

Efficacy and Safety of Adding Azarga to Prostaglandin Monotherapy

Start: Jul 2009Est. completion: Aug 201047 patients
Phase 4Completed

A Prospective, Unmasked Evaluation of the iStent in Patients With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Start: May 2009Est. completion: Sep 2013
Phase 4Completed
NCT00800540AlconBrinzolamide 10 mg/ml/Timolol 5 mg/ml eye drops suspension

Circadian Ocular Perfusion Pressure and Ocular Blood Flow

Start: Feb 2009Est. completion: Jan 201235 patients
Phase 4Completed

Safety and Efficacy of Brinzolamide Dosed TID With Dorzolamide Dosed TID in Reducing Intraocular Pressure in Patients With Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Start: Feb 2009Est. completion: Jul 2010200 patients
Phase 4Completed

How Similar Are Changes to the Surface of the Eye When Two Different Glaucoma Eye Drops Are Used?

Start: Nov 2008Est. completion: Feb 201158 patients
Phase 4Completed

Exploratory Study Comparing Signs and Symptoms in Patients With Ocular Hypertension or Glaucoma Using Xalatan R® or Travatan Z®

Start: Oct 2008Est. completion: Feb 201156 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01155219Thea PharmaGeltim LP 1 mg/g

Safety, Efficacy Assessment of Geltim LP® 1 mg/g in Ocular Hypertensive or Glaucomatous Patients.

Start: Jul 2008Est. completion: Dec 2009
Phase 4Completed
NCT00757835Alcontreatment with latanoprost/timolol fixed combination

24-hr IOP With Travoprost/Timolol Compared With Latanoprost/Timolol in XFG

Start: May 2008Est. completion: Mar 2009
Phase 4Completed
NCT00756184AlconTDA adherence monitor for travoprost therapy

Value of an Intervention to Enhance Adherence in Glaucoma Patients

Start: Sep 2007Est. completion: Sep 2009
Phase 4Completed
NCT00519753AlconTravoprost 0.004%/timolol maleate 0.5% fixed combination ophthalmic solution

Success of Transitioning Uncontrolled Glaucoma Patients From Prior Mono or Adjunctive Therapy to DuoTrav

Start: Aug 2007Est. completion: Dec 2008522 patients
Phase 4Completed

Examining The Efficacy, Safety And Improved Tolerability Of Travoprost BAK Free Ophthalmic Solution (Travatan-Z) Compared To Prior Prostaglandin Therapy

Start: May 2007Est. completion: Aug 2007
Phase 4Completed
NCT00468988AlconTravatan® Z

Short Term Comparative Study of Xalatan With Benzalkonium Chloride vs. Travatan Z Without Benzalkonium Chloride in Healthy Volunteers

Start: May 2007Est. completion: Jul 200730 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00471380Alcontravoprost 0.004% and brinzolamide 1%

A Phase IV Study of Travoprost + Brinzolamide to Treat Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Start: Mar 200746 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00444184AlconTravoprost/timolol fixed combination, travoprost

24-hour Intraocular Pressure Control With Travoprost/Timolol Fixed Combination Versus Travoprost

Start: Mar 2007Est. completion: Jan 2008
Phase 4Completed

IOP-Lowering Efficacy of Brinzolamide 1.0% Added to Travoprost 0.004%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed Combination as Adjunctive Therapy

Start: Sep 2006Est. completion: Aug 2007
Phase 4Completed

Mechanism of Action of TRAVATAN 0.004% in Subjects With Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Start: Apr 2003Est. completion: Mar 2004
Phase 4Completed
NCT05397600Thea PharmaBimatoprost Ophthalmic

Efficacy and Safety Assessment of T4032 (Unpreserved Bimatoprost 0.01%) Versus Lumigan® 0.01% in Ocular Hypertensive or Glaucomatous Patients

Start: Jun 2022Est. completion: Mar 2024
Phase 3Completed
NCT01895972Bausch + LombLatanoprostene bunod

Long-Term Safety of Latanoprostene Bunod Ophthalmic Solution 0.024% in Japanese Subjects With OAG or OHT

Start: Jul 2013Est. completion: Apr 2015130 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01722604Bausch + Lombbrinzolamide 1% ophthalmic suspension

Therapeutic Equivalence Study of Generic Brinzolamide vs Azopt

Start: Jan 2012Est. completion: Sep 2012258 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01254604Merck & Co.Preservative-Free Tafluprost or vehicle

Preservative-Free Tafluprost (MK-2452) for the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension (MK-2452-002)

Start: Dec 2011Est. completion: May 2013190 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01052558GlaukosiStent Inject

GTS400 Stent Implantation in Conjunction With Cataract Surgery in Subjects With Open-angle Glaucoma

Start: Jan 2010Est. completion: Dec 2013
Phase 3Completed

Efficacy and Safety Assessment of T2345 in Ocular Hypertensive or Glaucomatous Patients

Start: Sep 2009Est. completion: Dec 2010
Phase 3Completed
NCT00767481AlconTravoprost/Brinzolamide

1 Year Study Trav/Brinz QD Fixed Combination Versus COSOPT

Start: Oct 2008Est. completion: Feb 20096 patients
Phase 3Terminated
NCT00449956Merck & Co.dorzolamide hydrochloride

MK0507A Clinical Study in Patients With Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension (0507A-149)(COMPLETED)

Start: Mar 2007Est. completion: Feb 2008474 patients
Phase 3Completed

A Study Comparing Xalacom And Xalatan In Patients With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) Or Ocular Hypertension (OH).

Start: Nov 2006Est. completion: Oct 2007300 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00333125AlconTravoprost 40 mcg/ml + Timolol 5 mg/ml eye drops, solution

A Study of Glaucoma Therapy to Treat Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Start: Apr 2006Est. completion: Feb 2007
Phase 3Completed

A 12-Week, Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel Group Comparison Of Evening Dosing With Xalacom In Subjects With Glaucoma

Start: Jul 2005Est. completion: Jun 2007500 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT07075718GlaukosGen 2 Travoprost Intracameral Implant

Phase 2/Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Second Generation Travoprost Intracameral Implant

Start: Jun 2025Est. completion: Mar 2032
Phase 2/3Recruiting

Corneal Versus Conjunctival Delivery Using a Delivery Device

0
Phase 2Withdrawn

Phase 2 Study of BL1107 Eye Drops vs. Timolol in Adults With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Start: Oct 2025Est. completion: May 2026228 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Efficacy and Safety Assessment of T4090 Ophthalmic Solution Versus Rhopressa® Ophthalmic Solution in Patients With Open-angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Start: Aug 2024Est. completion: Nov 2024
Phase 2Completed
NCT02140060AlconDose Level A / Brinzolamide 1% ophthalmic suspension

6-Week Proof-of-Concept Study of Travoprost/Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension in Subjects With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Start: Jun 2014Est. completion: Nov 2014327 patients
Phase 2Completed

Safety and Efficacy Study of Catioprost® (Unpreserved Latanoprost 0.005% Emulsion) Compared to Travatan Z® to Treat Glaucoma and Ocular Surface Disease

Start: Nov 2010Est. completion: Jun 2011105 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00832377Merck & Co.timolol/dorzolamide combination

COSOPT (Timolol/Dorzolamide Combination) Normal Tension Glaucoma Study (MK0507A-161)(COMPLETED)

Start: Apr 2009Est. completion: Mar 201037 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study Comparing The Efficacy, Safety And Tolerability Of Latanoprost 75, 100 And 125 ug/ml To Xalatan In The Treatment Of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma And Ocular Hypertension

Start: Jan 2003Est. completion: Apr 2003282 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT05389267Thea PharmaKinezodianone R hydrochloride

Safety Assessment of T4090 Eye Drops in Ocular Hypertensive or Glaucomatous Patients.

Start: Jul 2022Est. completion: Dec 2024
Phase 1/2Active Not Recruiting

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Phase Legend

PreclinicalLab & animal studies
Phase 1Safety & dosing
Phase 2Efficacy testing
Phase 3Large-scale trials
On MarketApproved & available

Key Insights

10 late-stage (Phase 3) programs — potential near-term approvals
4 actively recruiting trials targeting 4,224 patients
20 companies competing in this space