Status:

UNKNOWN

Protective Effect of Phenytoin on Glaucoma

Lead Sponsor:

Rabin Medical Center

Conditions:

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Secondary Open Angle Glaucoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

since glaucoma is considered an optic neuropathy, new treatments for glaucoma are being continuously investigated, including neuroprotection. Previous studies implied that phenytoin, a potent anti-co...

Detailed Description

The study will examine adult patients who suffer from glaucoma and epileptic disorders on the same time. the study group will include glaucoma patients, being treated with oral Phenytoin for their epi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Clinical diagnosis of glaucoma
  • chronic treatment with phenytoin for any indication

Exclusion

  • pregnancy
  • visual acuity less then 6/60

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2008

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00739154

Start Date

November 1 2008

End Date

December 1 2010

Last Update

August 21 2008

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Beilinson hospital, Rabin medical center

Petah Tikva, Israel, 49100