Search / Trial NCT00001152

Pigment Dispersion Syndrome With and Without Glaucoma

Launched by NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE (NEI) · Dec 9, 2002

Trial Information

Current as of December 09, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Aqueous Humor Dynamics Glaucoma Ocular Hypertension Pigment Dispersion Syndrome Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Pseudo Exfoliation Of The Lens Capsule

ClinConnect Summary

Pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS) is not an uncommon ocular condition and is frequently associated with myopia. There is loss of pigment from the posterior iris, seen clinically in most cases as iris transillumination with pigment deposited on the corneal endothelium, iris surface and on the angle structures overlying Schlemm's canal. In a subset of patients ocular hypertension or glaucoma may develop.

Ocular hypertension is defined as 3 separate measurements of the intraocular pressure greater than 22 mm/Hg in the absence of visual field loss. Glaucoma is defined as the presence of a char...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Entrance into the study will depend upon clinical evidence of black pigment deposition on trabecular meshwork at the site of Schlemm's canal and at least one of the following: Kruckenberg spindle, pigment deposition on iris surface, or mid-stromal iris transillumination.
  • No patients with other ocular disease or disorders (uveitis, trauma, pseudoexfoliation, ICE syndrome, etc.)

About National Eye Institute (Nei)

The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), is dedicated to conducting and supporting innovative research to understand, prevent, and treat eye diseases and vision disorders. As a leading sponsor of clinical trials, NEI aims to advance knowledge in ocular health through rigorous scientific inquiry and collaboration with researchers, healthcare professionals, and institutions. By fostering the development of new therapies and technologies, NEI plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by visual impairments and eye conditions.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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