Relationship Between Central Corneal Thickness and Intraocular Pressure Measures Instruments.

June 22, 2011 updated by: Aston University

Phase 4 Study Evaluating the Relationship Between Intraocular Pressure and Central Corneal Thickness Using Various Instruments in Ocular Hypertension, Normal-tension Glaucoma, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Keratoconus and Normal Eyes.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between intraocular pressure and central corneal thickness using various instruments in ocular hypertension, normal-tension glaucoma, primary open angle glaucoma, keratoconus and normal eyes.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between intraocular pressure and ultrasound pachymetry measured central corneal thickness using Goldman tonometry and PASCAL instruments.

Patient groups examined include:

ocular hypertensives normal-tension glaucoma primary open angle glaucoma keratoconus control normal eyes

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

1000

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • West Midlands
      • Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B91 2JL
        • Solihull Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Clinical diagnosis of glaucoma, open angle; ocular hypertension; glaucoma (low-tension); keratoconus and other healthy volunteers.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults over the age of 18 years Clinical diagnosis of glaucoma, open angle; ocular hypertension; glaucoma (low-tension); keratoconus and other healthy volunteers.

Exclusion Criteria:

Children under the age of 18 years Adults with learning disabilities Adults who are unconscious or severely ill Adults who have known terminal illness Adults in emergency situations Adults with dementia Prisoners Young offenders Those who could be considered to have a dependant relationship with the investigator (i.e. those in care homes or medical students) Other vulnerable groups

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sunil Shah, MD FRCOphth, Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2006

Primary Completion

December 8, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 30, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 30, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

July 4, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 23, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 22, 2011

Last Verified

June 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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