Training of Eye Movements in Glaucoma

Last updated: February 4, 2021
Sponsor: University of Magdeburg
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Glaucoma

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04037384
UMagdeburg
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of the trial is to investigate the possibilities of improving visual impairments with eye training exercises (eye-yoga) in a total of 40 patients with glaucoma who have not previously been treated within a similar training program. 20 patients will be instructed how to do eye yoga to be performed dails for 4 weeks (max 30 min/day). As a control group of 20 patients will be instructed to read for 30 min/day for 4 weeks.

The following outcome measures will be investigated: High Resolution Perimetry, Humphrey Perimetry, Visual Acuity Test, Contrast Sensitivity Test, Microsaccades measurements, Intraocular Pressure Measurement, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Blood Pressure and Pulse Measurement and Dynamic Vessel Analysis (DVA - the blood supply in the eye (especially vascular dysregulation) .

Furthermore, factors that could influence response variability and the effectiveness of treatment will be analysed: (i) the role of mental stress (or stress resilience) and (ii) the influence of personality traits and quality of life.

The study is intended to further validate this home training program (eye yoga) for the treatment of visual impairment in glaucoma.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • clinical diagnosis of glaucoma
  • residual vision
  • the duration of the disease must be at least 6 months old
  • the visual field defect must be stable

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • autoimmune diseases in the acute stage
  • neurological and mental diseases
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • addictions
  • hypertension (maximum 160/100 mmHg)
  • retinitis pigmentosa-
  • pathological nystagmus
  • non-distant tumors or recurrent tumors
  • photosensitivity
  • pregnancy

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Study Start date:
August 01, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
August 01, 2023

Study Description

The aim of eye yoga is to improve microsaccade impairments in patient with primary open angle glaucoma. We will study how this affects visual performance and the physiology of the eye and brain

Connect with a study center

  • Inst. of Medical Psychology, Univ. of Magdeburg

    Magdeburg, 39120
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

  • Institute of Medical Psychology

    Magdeburg, 39120
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

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