Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Changes Associated With Muslim Prayer Postural Changes

January 29, 2013 updated by: University of Colorado, Denver

Intraocular Pressure Changes Associated With Muslim Prayer Postural Changes

Elevated intraocular pressure is widely accepted as a risk factor for glaucoma and controlling the pressure remains the cornerstone of effective treatment. There is evidence that posture can have a significant effect on intraocular pressure fluctuations. Salat (or Salah) refers to the five daily prayers performed by Muslims. The time spent praying in a kneeling or prostrate position may be associated with wide fluctuations in intraocular pressure, potentially sight-threatening for Muslim patients with glaucoma. The researchers seek to investigate the link between traditional daily Muslim prayer postural changes and intraocular pressure changes.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

5

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

  • United States
    • Colorado
      • Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
        • Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute

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

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients 18 and up, diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma, and are able to assume the standing, bowing, and prostrate positions.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma
  • Must be age 18 and up
  • Provide written informed consent to participate
  • Able to cooperate with ocular examination for 60-90 minutes
  • Able to assume the standing, bowing, and prostrate positions

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Special patient populations (children, pregnant women, prisoners etc.)
  • Patients who have had glaucoma surgery that could effect the change in intraocular pressure (ie trabeculectomy, tube-shunts, etc.)
  • Patients who are unable to assume bowing or kneeling positions

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Glaucoma
Patients with Glaucoma
Healthy Patients
Patients without glaucoma

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Intraocular Pressure
Time Frame: Single Exam
Single Exam

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Positional Intraocular Pressure Changes
Time Frame: Single Exam
Single Exam

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Malik Y. Kahook, MD, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute

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, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 27, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 28, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

March 29, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 30, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 29, 2013

Last Verified

January 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 06-1015

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