Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation in Patients With Glaucoma and in Healthy Patients During Standard Yoga Positions

The purpose of the study is to investigate the IOP difference between normal and glaucomatous eyes using standard ophthalmic tonometry devices while subjects are performing different standard yoga asanas. The IOP of participants will be measured prior, immediately at start of the asana, 2 minutes into the asana, and immediately after assuming a sitting position. The patient will wait 10 minutes and a final IOP will be taken. Four standard yoga asanas will be tested.

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Key information

Conditions

Glaucoma Eye Diseases Intraocular Pressure Ocular Hypertension

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Glaucoma Associates of New York

New York, 10003, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Glaucoma or healthy control
Practice yoga
18-80 years old
Practice Yoga for a minimum of 12 months

Exclusion criteria

Healthy subjects do not have normal ophthalmic exam
Cannot maintain yoga positions

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Change in Intraocular Pressure

Time frame: Change from Baseline, Immediate, 2 Minutes, Post, 10 min Post

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Robert Ritch, MD, LLC.

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: Aug 5, 2013
Registry last updated: Oct 19, 2018

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