CompletedNot Applicable

Genetic and Risk Factors in Exfoliation Glaucoma Patients

Sweden130 participantsStarted 2014-01-01

Plain-language summary

Prospective non-randomised cohort study enrolling patients with exfoliation glaucoma. All patients were ophthalmological examined at inclusion. Blood samples were taken for genetic analysis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of exfoliation glaucoma based on the criteria established by the European Glaucoma Society Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma, i.e., an untreated IOP of ≥21 mmHg, an open anterior chamber angle, glaucomatous visual field defects (at least two repeatable Humphrey 24-2 tests), glaucomatous optic nerve damage, and the presence of exfoliation material. * Patients must performed at least five reliable visual field tests during the 3-year follow-up, with reliability defined as false positives ≤15%, false negatives ≤20%, and/or fixation losses ≤30%. * Age ≤85 years at the recruiting visit. Exclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of advanced glaucoma defined as mean deviation (MD) ≥18 decibel (dB) and/or visual field index (VFI) ≤40% because of 'floor effects,' in which further loss of visual field defects can no longer be detected. * History of glaucoma surgery other than uneventful cataract surgery or selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). * Other eye diseases (central venous occlusion, retinal detachment, etc.) that could affect the visual fields during the 3-year follow-up.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Visual field progression using mean deviation (MD)

Timeframe: At least three years follow-up

Visual field progression using visual field index (VFI)

Timeframe: At least three years follow-up

Visual field progression using the guided progression analysis (GPA) strategy

Timeframe: At least three years follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06237764

SponsorGöteborg University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-12-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.