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High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography for Detection of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Band Atrophy of the Optic Nerve
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified November 2008 by University of Sao Paulo.
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Information provided by:
University of Sao Paulo
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00607100
First received: February 4, 2008
Last updated: November 11, 2008
Last verified: November 2008
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to compare the abilities of high-speed,high-resolution (HR) optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Stratus OCT for detection of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) loss in eyes with band atrophy (BA) of the optic nerve.
| Condition |
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| Band Atrophy Chiasmal Compression Neural Loss |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography for Detection of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Band Atrophy of the Optic Nerve |
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Further study details as provided by University of Sao Paulo:
| Estimated Enrollment: | 30 |
| Study Start Date: | December 2007 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2008 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | March 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Groups/Cohorts |
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Patients with Band atrophy of the optic nerve
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Normal Controls
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
| Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Study Population
Patients with band atrophy from chismal compression and controls
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Visual acuity better than 20/30
- Refractive error less 5 spherical diopter and 3 cylinder diopter
- Temporal field defect
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of glaucoma and optic nerve anomalies
- A normal nasal field
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00607100
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00607100
Locations
| Brazil | |
| University of São Paulo - Ophthalmology Department | |
| São Paulo, Brazil, 05403-000 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Sao Paulo
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Luciana Costa Cunha, MD | University of São Paulo |
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
| Responsible Party: | Mario Luiz Ribeiro Monteiro, Phd, University of São Paulo |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00607100 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
CAPPESQ N. 1056/07 |
| Study First Received: | February 4, 2008 |
| Last Updated: | November 11, 2008 |
Keywords provided by University of Sao Paulo:
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High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Band Atrophy |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Atrophy Pathological Conditions, Anatomical |
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