ICare Self-tonometry - A Head-to-head Comparison to the Gold Standard Goldmann Tonometer
NCT ID: NCT01733550
Last Updated: 2012-11-28
Study Results
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
30 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2012-11-30
2013-04-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Glaucoma patients
Intraocular pressure is measured by Home iCare performed by the study nurse, by the patient it self and by Goldmann applanation tonometry.
Home iCare (study nurse)
the intraocular pressure is measured by iCare performed by the study nurse
goldmann applanation tonometry
the intraocular pressure is measured by goldmann applanation tonometry
home iCare (by patient)
the intraocular pressure is measured by the iCare performed by the patient him self
Interventions
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Home iCare (study nurse)
the intraocular pressure is measured by iCare performed by the study nurse
goldmann applanation tonometry
the intraocular pressure is measured by goldmann applanation tonometry
home iCare (by patient)
the intraocular pressure is measured by the iCare performed by the patient him self
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG)- high pressure: Diagnosis based on optic nerve head rim loss and/or visual field defects and intraocular pressure (IOP) \>21 mmHg.
* Primary open angle glaucoma, normal pressure: cfr high pressure but intraocular pressure ≤ 21 mmHg
* Exfoliative Glaucoma (PEX): Diagnosis based on optic nerve head rim loss and/or visual field defects and intraocular pressure (IOP) \>21 mmHg, with exfoliation material in the anterior segment.
* Pigmentary Glaucoma (PDG): Diagnosis based on optic nerve head rim loss and/or visual field defects and intraocular pressure (IOP) \>21 mmHg, with Krukenberg's spindle and/or pigment dispersed on the trabecular meshwork.
Exclusion Criteria
* Other glaucoma types
* Corneal pathology (edema, dystrophia, corneal transplantation, severe keratoconus, permanent contact lens wear, recurrent corneal erosion)
* Severe arthritis (unable to handle home i care device)
* Lack of comprehension
* Intra ocular surgery and laser treatment during the last 6 months
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Ingeborg Stalmans
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Locations
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UZLeuven
Leuven, , Belgium
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Sien Boons, Optometrist
Role: primary
Other Identifiers
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s54640
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id