Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Changes Associated With Muslim Prayer Postural Changes
Terminated
- Conditions
- Glaucoma
- Registration Number
- NCT00454025
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
- 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 significant effect on intraocular pressure fluctuations. Salat (or Salah) refers to the five daily prayers performed by Muslims. The time spent praying in a kneeling or prostrate position may be associated with wide fluctuations in intraocular pressure, potentially sight-threatening for Muslim patients with glaucoma. The researchers seek to investigate the link between traditional daily Muslim prayer postural changes and intraocular pressure changes.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- TERMINATED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 5
Inclusion Criteria
- 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
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Exclusion Criteria
- 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
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Intraocular Pressure Single Exam
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Positional Intraocular Pressure Changes Single Exam
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute
🇺🇸Aurora, Colorado, United States