N/A
Completed N=39
Efficacy of Glaucoma Drop Aids in Medication Compliance in the Patient Population at Boston Medical Center
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02867995 ↗Enrolled (actual)
39
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Participants Assessed for Intraocular Pressure Change — 0; 4; 4; 8 Participants
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).
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 | — |
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
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02867995). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.