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Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Changes Associated With Muslim Prayer Postural Changes - NCT00454025-80045(Clinical Trial 166784)



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City:  Aurora
State:  
CO
Zip Code: 80045
Conditions: Glaucoma
Purpose: 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.
Study summary:
Criteria: 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 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
Study is available at: Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute
Aurora, CO 80045
United States

Primary Contact:
Tim Byrne
Email: tim.byrne@uchsc.edu
Phone: 720-848-5051

Secondary Contact:
Tim Byrne
Email: tim.byrne@uchsc.edu
Phone: 720-848-5051
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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