N/A N=39 Randomized Single-blind Supportive Care

Efficacy of Glaucoma Drop Aids in Medication Compliance in the Patient Population at Boston Medical Center

Glaucoma

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Feb 2019

Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Participants Assessed for Intraocular Pressure Change — 0; 4; 4; 8 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Eye Drop Aid (Device)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Boston Medical Center
Primary completion: Mar 2018

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Number of Participants Assessed for Intraocular Pressure Change	0; 4; 4; 8; 5; 15	—
SECONDARY Number of Participants Stratified by the Number of Times Eye Was Missed When Inserting Eye Drops	3; 10; 5; 8; 0; 1	—
SECONDARY Satisfaction With Eye Drop Aid	3; 6; 3; 0; 4; 2	—
SECONDARY Intent to Use Eye Drop Aid Long Term	9; 6; 3; 0; 1; 2	—

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether glaucoma drop aids will be cost-effective in delivery of ophthalmic medications by improving medication compliance, visual function, and even decreasing medication waste in the patient population at Boston Medical Center (BMC).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

age 18 years or greater
Currently on the same topical medication for treatment of glaucoma for a minimum of two months
Patient of Boston University eye Associates
Agrees to use the drop aid with each delivery, return to the clinic after 6 weeks of using the drop aid, document completion of medication drops and fill out survey at the end of the 6 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

Less than age 18 years
Changes glaucoma medication within the past two month or recent glaucoma surgery
Older than 89 years of age
Not a patient of the Boston University eye associate

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