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NCT Number: NCT02972749

Modifiable Factors and Glaucoma - RCT

There is growing awareness that environmental factors, behaviors and diet are intimately related to patient health and may play a role in the pathogenesis and progression of glaucoma. Evidence from recent years has shown that some behaviors and environmental factors can affect the intraocular pressure, the primary risk factor for glaucoma. This study aims to investigate whether simple and common lifestyle inteventions such as sleeping with a head elevation, a high fiber diet, moderate aerobic exercise and moderation in caffeine intake could affect intraocular pressure and other outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Intraocular Pressure

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The E.Wolfson Medical Center

Holon, 58100, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients with glaucoma.

Exclusion criteria

  • Not able to attend follow-up
  • Contraindication for treatment or follow-up

Treatment and study plan

Intervention

Behavioral

Recommendations for lifestyle changes which have shown to reduce IOP. recommendations include: Moderate aerobic exercise, High fiber diet, sleeping with a head elevation and moderating caffeine intake. while continuing prescribed medical therapy.

Primary outcomes

  1. Intraocular pressure

    Time frame: Following 1 month of treatment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Illness perception questionnaire results

    Time frame: Following 1 month of treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Wolfson Medical Center

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Modifiable Factors in the Management of Glaucoma - a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Nov 23, 2016
Registry last updated
Jan 3, 2018

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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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