High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography for Detection of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Band Atrophy of the Optic Nerve

November 11, 2008 updated by: University of Sao Paulo
The purpose of this study is to compare the abilities of high-speed,high-resolution (HR) optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Stratus OCT for detection of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) loss in eyes with band atrophy (BA) of the optic nerve.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

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

  • Brazil
      • São Paulo, Brazil, 05403-000
        • University of São Paulo - Ophthalmology Department

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 to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with band atrophy from chismal compression and controls

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Visual acuity better than 20/30
  • Refractive error less 5 spherical diopter and 3 cylinder diopter
  • Temporal field defect

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of glaucoma and optic nerve anomalies
  • A normal nasal field

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
2
Normal Controls
1
Patients with Band atrophy of the optic nerve

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Sao Paulo

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Luciana Costa Cunha, MD, University of Sao Paulo

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

March 1, 2008

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 4, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 4, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

February 5, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 13, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 11, 2008

Last Verified

November 1, 2008

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • CAPPESQ N. 1056/07

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