Status:

TERMINATED

Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Changes Associated With Muslim Prayer Postural Changes

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Conditions:

Glaucoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Elevated intraocular pressure is widely accepted as a risk factor for glaucoma and controlling the pressure remains the cornerstone of effective treatment. There is evidence that posture can have a si...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma
  • Must be age 18 and up
  • Provide written informed consent to participate
  • Able to cooperate with ocular examination for 60-90 minutes
  • Able to assume the standing, bowing, and prostrate positions

Exclusion

  • Special patient populations (children, pregnant women, prisoners etc.)
  • Patients who have had glaucoma surgery that could effect the change in intraocular pressure (ie trabeculectomy, tube-shunts, etc.)
  • Patients who are unable to assume bowing or kneeling positions

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2007

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00454025

Start Date

January 1 2007

End Date

May 1 2011

Last Update

January 30 2013

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Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045