Intraocular Pressure in Ocular Hypertensives with Scleral Lens Wear
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 18-004974
NCT ID: NCT04442464
Sponsor Protocol Number: 18-004974
About this study
The purpose of this study is to determine if short-term wear of a scleral contact lens will raise intraocular pressure in ocular hypertensive patients.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of ocular hypertension (IOP >22 in each eye during at least two visits over the previous 3 years)
- May have had cataract extraction and IOL
- Not on topical medication for glaucoma
- No History of ALT/SLT
- Any Age, 18 years or older
- History of contact lens wear (except scleral lenses), as long as they are willing to not wear their lenses the day of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- On topical medication for glaucoma
- Eye disease
- Inability to wear scleral lenses
- Any intraocular surgery other than uncomplicated cataract extraction.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Cherie Nau, O.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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