High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography for Detection of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Band Atrophy of the Optic Nerve
- Conditions
- Band AtrophyChiasmal CompressionNeural Loss
- Registration Number
- NCT00607100
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the abilities of high-speed,high-resolution (HR) optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Stratus OCT for detection of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) loss in eyes with band atrophy (BA) of the optic nerve.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
- Visual acuity better than 20/30
- Refractive error less 5 spherical diopter and 3 cylinder diopter
- Temporal field defect
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of glaucoma and optic nerve anomalies
- A normal nasal field
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 underlie retinal nerve fiber layer loss in band atrophy of the optic nerve?
How does high-resolution OCT compare to Stratus OCT in detecting early-stage band atrophy and chiasmal compression?
Which biomarkers correlate with RNFL thinning progression in optic nerve band atrophy patients?
What are the management strategies for adverse events associated with optic nerve atrophy progression?
Are there combination therapies or alternative imaging modalities for monitoring neural loss in band atrophy cases?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of São Paulo - Ophthalmology Department
🇧🇷São Paulo, Brazil
University of São Paulo - Ophthalmology Department🇧🇷São Paulo, Brazil