Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Patients With Normal Tension Glaucoma
Completed
- Conditions
- Normal Tension Glaucoma
- Registration Number
- NCT00175786
- Lead Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to study the occurrence rate of masses such as brain tumors in patients with newly diagnosed Normal Tension Glaucoma.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- Lack of understanding of the study
- Unable or unwilling to undergo MRI
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms link normal tension glaucoma to brain tumor occurrence in NCT00175786?
Are there specific biomarkers associated with increased risk of brain tumors in normal tension glaucoma patients?
How does the prevalence of brain tumors in normal tension glaucoma patients compare to primary open-angle glaucoma cohorts?
What neuroimaging techniques beyond MRI are used to detect central nervous system abnormalities in glaucoma?
What management strategies exist for brain tumor detection in patients with optic nerve hypoplasia and glaucoma?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre
🇨🇦Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre🇨🇦Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada