Skip to content

Is the RAPDx Pupillograph Able to Distinguish Between Glaucoma Subjects and Healthy Subjects?

RAPDx Pupillography for Early Detection of Glaucoma

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02526693
Enrollment
104
Registered
2015-08-18
Start date
2014-06-30
Completion date
2015-08-31
Last updated
2019-10-23

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Glaucoma

Keywords

glaucoma, relative afferent pupillary defect, pupillography

Brief summary

The Konan RAPDx (Konan Medical USA, Irvine, CA) is a newly patented pupillography device.The aims of this study are to assess the ability of the RAPDx to distinguish between healthy subjects and patients with confirmed glaucoma using standard testing sequences developed for use at the Wills Eye Hospital Glaucoma Research Center and to determine the combination of demographic, clinical, and RAPDx testing parameters which allow for maximum sensitivity and specificity.

Detailed description

The RAPDx utilizes noninvasive digital, high-definition, infrared machine-vision with eye-tracking and automated blink detection technology to analyze and quantify the pupillary response to light. During the scheduled appointment, all patients will receive an undilated fundus examination by the attending ophthalmologist. The following data will be collected; Demographic information, Visual acuity, Intraocular pressure (IOP) measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry, Disc damage likelihood scale (DDLS), Vertical cup/disc ratio, Gonioscopy (if not documented in the chart within the past 2 years) and Humphrey visual field examination. Each participant will undergo RAPDx testing with two different testing sequences. They are separated by a 10-second resting period during which the patient is instructed to close his or her eyes. The exam may be paused at any time and re-alignment may be performed during any pause. The two testing sequences are: 1. Standard Factory Setting: 0.1-second stimuli with 2-second inter-stimuli pauses; 2. Custom Setting: 3-second stimuli with 1-second inter-stimuli pauses

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTPupillometer

The Konan RAPDx (relative afferent pupillary defect) (Konan Medical USA, Irvine, CA) pupillometer utilizes digital, high-definition, infrared machine-vision with eye-tracking and automated blink detection technology to analyze and quantify pupillary response to light.

Sponsors

Wills Eye
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Glaucoma patients: * optic nerve damage (neuroretinal rim notch, asymmetric inter-eye cup to disc (c/d\_ ratio \>0.2 or disc damage likelihood scale (DDLS) \>2, or absence of neuroretinal rim not due to other cause) * glaucomatous visual field (VF) deficits (cluster of 3 or more points on pattern deviation plot depressed below 5% level, at least 1 depressed below 1% level; OR corrected pattern standard deviation/pattern standard deviation significant at P \<0.05; or glaucoma hemifield test outside normal limits) with good reliability indices (fixation losses, false-positive rate, false-negative rate each \< 33%). Healthy subjects: * normal optic nerve exam * normal reliable VF (Humphrey mean deviation (MD) \>-2 or Octopus MD ≤0.8; fixation losses, false-positive rate, and false-negative rate each \< 33%) * open angles gonioscopy.

Exclusion criteria

* Abnormal ocular motility preventing binocular fixation (e.g. strabismus, nystagmus). * Any condition preventing adequate visualization and examination of pupil or optic nerve (e.g. dense corneal opacities or lens opacities). * Active infection of anterior or posterior segments of the eye. * Any intraocular surgical or laser procedure within previous 4 weeks. * Any non-glaucomatous condition causing RAPD, anisocoria or corectopia (ex. optic neuropathy, Horner's syndrome, previous iris injury due to trauma or surgery, etc.). * Subjects under age 18 or subjects presently housed in correctional facility.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Amplitude Asymmetry of Pupil Constriction1 examination, one hourPupil size changes when light shines into the eyes making the diameter of the pupil smaller (constriction). The size of the pupil's reaction to light, measured in millimeters, is the amplitude or change in diameter. Amplitude of maximum pupil constriction (pupil size) when light is shone is compared between the right and left eyes. Asymmetry is the difference between maximum pupil size of the two eyes.
Latency Asymmetry of Pupil Constriction1 examination, one hourPupil size changes at different speeds when light shines into the eyes making the diameter of the pupil smaller (constriction). The speed of the pupil's reaction to light is the latency or amount of time. Latency of maximum pupil constriction when light is shone is compared between the right and left eyes. Asymmetry is the difference in time it takes for maximum pupil constriction between the two eyes.
Maximum Constriction Asymmetry Duration1 examination, one hourLog difference between duration of maximum pupil constriction when light is shone into the right versus the left eye. The duration of maximum constriction is calculated as time in milliseconds between point of maximum constriction and time when pupil amplitude has reached 50% of peak amplitude of dilation.

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Glaucoma
Glaucoma patients are recruited from Wills Eye Hospital glaucoma service, who will be tested with the RAPDx Pupillography machine. RAPDx Pupillography: The Konan RAPDx (Konan Medical USA, Irvine, CA) utilizes digital, high-definition, infrared machine-vision with eye-tracking and automated blink detection technology to analyze and quantify the pupillary response to light.
50
Healthy Control
Healthy subjects are recruited from Wills Eye Hospital primary care service, who will be tested with the RAPDx Pupillography machine. RAPDx Pupillography: The Konan RAPDx (Konan Medical USA, Irvine, CA) utilizes digital, high-definition, infrared machine-vision with eye-tracking and automated blink detection technology to analyze and quantify the pupillary response to light.
50
Total100

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyPhysician Decision31

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicGlaucomaHealthy ControlTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
27 Participants16 Participants43 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
23 Participants34 Participants57 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants3 Participants5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
37 Participants14 Participants51 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
2 Participants4 Participants6 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
9 Participants29 Participants38 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
50 participants50 participants100 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
31 Participants33 Participants64 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
19 Participants17 Participants36 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 500 / 50
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 500 / 50
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 500 / 50

Outcome results

Primary

Amplitude Asymmetry of Pupil Constriction

Pupil size changes when light shines into the eyes making the diameter of the pupil smaller (constriction). The size of the pupil's reaction to light, measured in millimeters, is the amplitude or change in diameter. Amplitude of maximum pupil constriction (pupil size) when light is shone is compared between the right and left eyes. Asymmetry is the difference between maximum pupil size of the two eyes.

Time frame: 1 examination, one hour

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glaucoma PatientsAmplitude Asymmetry of Pupil ConstrictionCustom sequence0.8 millimetersStandard Deviation 0.75
Glaucoma PatientsAmplitude Asymmetry of Pupil ConstrictionStandard sequence0.5 millimetersStandard Deviation 0.52
Healthy ControlsAmplitude Asymmetry of Pupil ConstrictionCustom sequence0.29 millimetersStandard Deviation 0.27
Healthy ControlsAmplitude Asymmetry of Pupil ConstrictionStandard sequence0.16 millimetersStandard Deviation 0.12
Primary

Latency Asymmetry of Pupil Constriction

Pupil size changes at different speeds when light shines into the eyes making the diameter of the pupil smaller (constriction). The speed of the pupil's reaction to light is the latency or amount of time. Latency of maximum pupil constriction when light is shone is compared between the right and left eyes. Asymmetry is the difference in time it takes for maximum pupil constriction between the two eyes.

Time frame: 1 examination, one hour

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glaucoma PatientsLatency Asymmetry of Pupil ConstrictionCustom sequence0.22 millisecondsStandard Deviation 0.23
Glaucoma PatientsLatency Asymmetry of Pupil ConstrictionStandard sequence0.2 millisecondsStandard Deviation 0.21
Healthy ControlsLatency Asymmetry of Pupil ConstrictionCustom sequence0.14 millisecondsStandard Deviation 0.14
Healthy ControlsLatency Asymmetry of Pupil ConstrictionStandard sequence0.13 millisecondsStandard Deviation 0.11
Primary

Maximum Constriction Asymmetry Duration

Log difference between duration of maximum pupil constriction when light is shone into the right versus the left eye. The duration of maximum constriction is calculated as time in milliseconds between point of maximum constriction and time when pupil amplitude has reached 50% of peak amplitude of dilation.

Time frame: 1 examination, one hour

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glaucoma PatientsMaximum Constriction Asymmetry Duration2.23 millisecondsStandard Deviation 0.64
Healthy ControlsMaximum Constriction Asymmetry Duration1.92 millisecondsStandard Deviation 0.54

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026