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Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Risk Factor for Normal Tension Glaucoma and a Crucial Step in Preventing Blindness

NCT06023927 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2025-06-10

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Summary

The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG). OSA is a nighttime disorder of the upper airway that causes an intermittent lack of oxygen while sleeping. NTG is a type of glaucoma that occurs despite the normal intraocular pressure levels, making its detection more difficult. Left untreated, irreversible optic nerve damage and extensive vision loss can result. Previous research has shown some evidence between OSA and the development of NTG. The investigators are researching whether undergoing treatment for OSA would help to improve the vascular health to the retina, and in effect, improve the early signs of visual dysfunction seen with diagnostic testing.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Clinical observation, diagnostic testing

Glaucoma evaluation including structural and functional diagnostic testing at baseline and 3 subsequent follow-up visits over a period of 9 months

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Northwell Health

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-02
Primary Completion
2027-09-01
Completion
2028-09-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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