Outcomes of Steroid and Oxygen Therapy Versus Placebo Therapy in Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic … (NCT02439866) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 3
Outcomes of Steroid and Oxygen Therapy Versus Placebo Therapy in Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Iran90 participantsStarted 2014-02
Plain-language summary
Patients diagnosed with NAION within 14 days of onset were included. Patients were randomized into 3 groups. Group 1 or control consisted of 30 patients who received gelatinous capsules filled with sugar as placebo. Group 2 or steroid consisted of 30 patients received methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol, Pharmacia Pharmaceutical Company, Belgium) 500 mg twice a day for 3 days followed by 2 weeks of oral prednisolone 1mg/kg/day. Thirty patients in group 3 or oxygen received 100% normobaric oxygen with face mask in sitting position, at a flow rate of 5 liters per minute for 1 hour twice a day for two weeks Functional and structural outcomes were assessed at 1 and 6 months following treatment. Best corrected visual acuity was the main outcome measure, and mean deviation index of visual field test and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness were secondary outcome measures.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with recent onset ( within 2 weeks) of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy
Exclusion Criteria:
* the presence of glaucoma, or any other ocular, neurologic, or systemic disease that may influence visual acuity and visual field; abnormal results in laboratory assessments, including an abnormally elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and positive serum C-reactive protein;
* a history of previous ocular surgery;
* a history of prior treatment of any type for NAION;
* systemic condition such as diabetes mellitus and poorly controlled hypertension
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Best corrected visual acuity using Snellen chart
Timeframe: until 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02439866
SponsorShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences