Nicotinamide for Retinal Protection in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (NADIR Trial)

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a high-dose vitamin B3 supplement called nicotinamide can protect retinal nerve cells in adults with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who are already receiving standard glaucoma eye drops or laser treatment. The main question it aims to answer is: Does adding nicotinamide to standard glaucoma therapy slow the rate of thinning of the inner retinal nerve cell layer (measured by a non-invasive eye scan) compared to standard therapy alone over 12 months? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Participants in the treatment group will take nicotinamide tablets by mouth, starting at a lower dose (1.5 grams per day) for the first 6 weeks and increasing to the full dose (3.0 grams per day) for the remainder of the 12-month study. Participants in the control group will continue their standard glaucoma care without the supplement. Researchers will compare retinal imaging measurements between the two groups to see whether nicotinamide reduces the rate of retinal nerve cell thinning over time.

Timeline

Start

2027-06-01

Primary completion

2029-09-30

Completion

2029-10-31

Drugs

Indications