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

NCT00454025 · Status: TERMINATED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 5

Last updated 2013-01-30

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Summary

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.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Colorado, Denver

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Malik Y. Kahook, MD · Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-01-31
Primary Completion
2011-05-31
Completion
2011-05-31

Countries

  • United States

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