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Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation in Patients With Glaucoma and in Healthy Patients During Standard Yoga Positions

NCT01915680 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2018-10-19

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Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate the IOP difference between normal and glaucomatous eyes using standard ophthalmic tonometry devices while subjects are performing different standard yoga asanas. The IOP of participants will be measured prior, immediately at start of the asana, 2 minutes into the asana, and immediately after assuming a sitting position. The patient will wait 10 minutes and a final IOP will be taken. Four standard yoga asanas will be tested.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Robert Ritch, MD, LLC.

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-06-30
Primary Completion
2013-08-31
Completion
2013-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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