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Social History and Glaucoma Progression

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · May 23, 2024

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Trial Information

Current as of March 13, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Glaucoma Oct

ClinConnect Summary

Glaucoma is a multifactorial optic neuropathy characterized by structural damage of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and their axons that is associated with vision loss and may lead to irreversible blindness. Because glaucomatous damage is irreversible and effective treatment is available to halt further damage, glaucoma management should be optimized with precise micrometer-scale quantifications of ocular structures that improve detection of the disease and its progression. The introduction of OCT technology more than 20 years ago provided in vivo detailed visualization of the optic nerve hea...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • IOP measurements more than 21 mmHg
  • • Open angle on gonioscopy (Grade 3 or 4 on Schaffer grading system for angle width)
  • • Glaucomatous visual field defects consistent with glaucomatous optic disc changes.
  • • Eyes with baseline macular and ONH OCT images and ONH photograps
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Participants with significant retinal disease.
  • • non-glaucomatous optic neuropathy.
  • • anomalous discs
  • • any retinal pathology.
  • • history of cataract or glaucoma surgery will not be exclusion criteria.

About Assiut University

Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.

Locations

Assiut, , Egypt

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