Effects of Magnetic Therapy and Seawater Combined in Decreasing Intraocular Presion. (GME)

June 22, 2015 updated by: American Society Of Thermalism And Climatology Inc

Magneto Therapy in the Therapy of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is among the leading causes for blindness in the western world. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) has been identified as the most important risk factor. However, some patients progress despite adequate IOP lowering while some subjects with elevated IOP never develop glaucoma. Other patients develop glaucoma although IOP measurements were always in the normal range. Therefore, other factors must be involved. In the last years, studies using MRI have been performed and evidence has accumulated that also changes in retrobulbar structures are present, in particular in the lateral geniculate nucleus and the visual cortex. However, these studies were limited by the low spatial resolution of the MRI instruments used.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The two principal pathophysiological mechanisms of glaucomatous process (hydromechanical and metabolic) determine the development of two trends in the treatment of glaucoma. One treatment modality is aimed at reduction of intraocular pressure, the other at therapy of hemodynamic and metabolic disorders. General and local drug therapy and physiotherapy, including electro- and laser stimulation of the retina and optic nerve and magneto-therapy, are used to correct these disorders. Modern ocular hypotensive agents are myotics and beta-adrenoblockers, adrenergic drugs, alpha 2-agonists, carboanhydrase inhibitors, some prostaglandins, osmotic agents. The progress attained in conservative therapy of glaucoma should by no means be overstated. In many cases only a combination of conservative and surgical methods of treatment helps preserve vision in a glaucoma patient.

During the following investigation we will demonstrate that the use of Magneto therapy Ocular (MTO) reverses the symptomatology in Glaucoma patients. The use of Eyeglass magnetic prevents the development of Glaucoma disease.During the following investigation we will demonstrate that the use of MTO reverses the symptomatology of Glaucoma patients; the use of seawater as drops prevents the development of Glaucoma disease and the combined use of MTO and seawater is an effective therapy against Glaucoma disease that will cure a grand percentage of the patients.

We will randomized 100 glaucoma patients and will treat them with MTO (group 1) and seawater drop (group 2) and combined group 3 and will compare results

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New Jersey
      • Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07105
        • Recruiting
        • Gaviota Clinic
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Garis Silega, Dr
        • Contact:

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 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Patient is aged 18 years or older, with glaucoma include poorly controlled open angle glaucoma (Pigmentary & Exfoliative Glaucoma) Patient is willing to participate in the 3-month study and to adhere to the follow-up schedule.

Patient is willing to review and sign a consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

Prior glaucoma surgery other than laser trabeculoplasty or peripheral iridotomy.

Patient has mental impairment such that he/she could not understand the protocol or is not in a position to provide written informed consent.

Patient is pregnant. Patient might require other ocular surgery within the 6-month follow-up period. Having concurrent treatment with systemic steroids. Patient is under 18 years old -

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

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy widely termed as (PEMF) is a reparative technique used for treatment of eye therapy has proved to be a beneficial treatment for those suffering from glaucoma. This therapy helps in increased blood flow and show positive results on latent, initial and advanced glaucoma with ten sessions of seven minutes' each.

PEMF has also proved to be beneficial in vision acuity of patients with low vision. In 50 per cent of the cases, values improved. Patients with vision acuity of 0.2 diopters showed improvement from 46 before treatment to 75 after treatment.

Different studies on varied diseases have proved that Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) treatment is a safe, non-invasive and effective option for curing ocular conditions.
Device: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy widely termed as (PEMF) is a reparative technique used for treatment of eye therapy has proved to be a beneficial treatment for those suffering from glaucoma. This therapy helps in increased blood flow and show positive results on latent, initial and advanced glaucoma with ten sessions of seven minutes' each.
Other Names:
  • Field magnetic in Glaucoma
Active Comparator: Seawater eyedrops
instantly soothes and clears the eye irritation caused by pollution, pollen, smoke, etc. It is a very practical system for eye daily hygiene · enables efficient therapeutic help in basic eye conditions such as: · · internal and external stye blepharitis and keratoconjunctivitis · · Conjuntiviti Episcleritis and scleritis
Drug: Seawater eyedrops
Eye-drops daily 1 time a day for 12 weeks
Other Names:
  • thalassotherapy ocular

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Intro-ocular pression after magnetic field exposition
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

American Society Of Thermalism And Climatology Inc

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Garis Silega, America Society of thermalism

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2016

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 14, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 21, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

November 25, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 23, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 22, 2015

Last Verified

June 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 20141110

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