N/A
N=11
Effect of Alternate Therapies on Intraocular Pressure in Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Hypertension
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02993445 ↗Enrolled (actual)
11
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure (mmHg) — 25.3; 26.8; 23.9; 22.5 mm Hg
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Alternate Nostril Breathing (Other); Foot Reflexology (Device)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 30+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Temple University
- Primary completion
- Feb 2016
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure (mmHg) |
24.3; 26.5; 21.3; 23.9; 20.6; 23.45 | — |
| PRIMARY Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure (mmHg) |
24.3; 26.5; 21.3; 23.9; 20.6; 23.45 | — |
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of complementary and alternative therapies, specifically alternate nostril breathing and foot reflexology, on intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- patients with ocular hypertension
Exclusion Criteria
- currently performed alternate nostril breathing or foot reflexology
- were unable to perform the task
- had previous eye surgery or laser,
- were receiving other CAM for ocular hypertension
- were unable to complete a washout period if they using glaucoma eye drops
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02993445). 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.