🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-02
A Study of the Helix Surgical System in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) and Cataract (HELIX) (NCT06948773)
A Pilot Study of the Helix Surgical System in Subjects With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) and Cataract.
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Sight Sciences, Inc.
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
A study to assess the safety of the Helix Surgical System in cataract surgery and to gain early evidence of its effectiveness in lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in subjects with mild to moderate primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and cataracts.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Panama Eye Center — Panama City
Age range: 45 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Panama Eye Center — Panama City,
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.