Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Changes Associated With Muslim Prayer Postural Changes

Stopped early

Conditions studied: Glaucoma

In brief

Elevated intraocular pressure is widely accepted as a risk factor for glaucoma and controlling the pressure remains the cornerstone of effective treatment. There is evidence that posture can have a significant effect on intraocular pressure fluctuations. Salat (or Salah) refers to the five daily prayers performed by Muslims. The time spent praying in a kneeling or prostrate position may be associated with wide fluctuations in intraocular pressure, potentially sight-threatening for Muslim patients with glaucoma. The researchers seek to investigate the link between traditional daily Muslim prayer postural changes and intraocular pressure changes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00454025

Run by

University of Colorado, Denver

People needed

5

Starts

2007-01-01

Expected to finish

2011-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-01-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma
• Must be age 18 and up
• Provide written informed consent to participate
• Able to cooperate with ocular examination for 60-90 minutes
• Able to assume the standing, bowing, and prostrate positions

You may not qualify if…

• Special patient populations (children, pregnant women, prisoners etc.)
• Patients who have had glaucoma surgery that could effect the change in intraocular pressure (ie trabeculectomy, tube-shunts, etc.)
• Patients who are unable to assume bowing or kneeling positions

Where it is running

• Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute — Aurora, Colorado, United States

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