Glaucoma
Conditions
Keywords
glaucoma, intraocular pressure, postural changes
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Colorado, Denver
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intraocular Pressure | Single Exam |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Positional Intraocular Pressure Changes | Single Exam |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed