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
Active Locations (1)
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Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045