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NCT Number: NCT00454922

Effect of Glaucoma Educators on Adherence to Prescribed Therapeutic Regimens in Glaucoma Patients

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Non-adherence to glaucoma medication, which may result in loss of vision, is known to be prevalent. Available information regarding adherence to prescribed medical therapy suggests that some apparent treatment failures may actually be due to non-adherence. The investigators' specific aim is to conduct a study that will examine the effect of a glaucoma educator intervention on adherence to topical glaucoma therapy. The investigators' hypothesis is that patient education and counseling delivered by a trained glaucoma educator, through both planned visits and telephone contacts, will increase adherence to topical glaucoma therapy.

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Key information

Conditions

Glaucoma Eye Diseases Ocular Hypertension

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of primary or secondary open angle glaucoma.
  • Currently on monotherapy drop treatment for glaucoma.
  • Age > 18 years.
  • Patient has presented for care at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute Glaucoma Center.

Exclusion criteria

  • Inability to independently administer eye drops due to physical disability as reported by the patient.
  • Cognitive impairment that would interfere with the ability to self-administer medications as evidenced by a TICS score < 16.
  • Patients who demonstrate > 80% adherence to glaucoma treatment during the 30 day run-in period.
  • It is anticipated that the patient will require glaucoma surgery within the next six months.

Treatment and study plan

Standard of Care

Behavioral

no intervention

Education

Other

meet with trained glaucoma educator 6 times over life of study

Primary outcomes

  1. primary outcome is adherence.

    Time frame: 6 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. differences between patients randomized to standard of care and education intervention.

    Time frame: 6 months

  2. differences between dropouts and non-dropouts.

    Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Apr 2, 2007
Registry last updated
Dec 6, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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