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

N/ACompletedNCT01915680

Robert Ritch, MD, LLC.20 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Glaucoma Intraocular Pressure

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Glaucoma or healthy control * Practice yoga * 18-80 years old * Practice Yoga for a minimum of 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * Healthy subjects do not have normal ophthalmic exam * Cannot maintain yoga positions

Locations (1)

Glaucoma Associates of New York

New York, New York, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Intraocular Pressure

Time frame: Change from Baseline, Immediate, 2 Minutes, Post, 10 min Post

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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