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Breathing Exercises + Meditation for Glaucoma

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Research Sponsored by Lawson Health Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Patients diagnosed with glaucoma

Patients aged 40-65

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline visit, week 1, week 3, week 6, week 12

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will study the effects of breathing and meditation on stress levels and quality of life in glaucoma patients. Participants will learn and practice techniques online then answer questionnaires.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for glaucoma patients aged 40-65 who can consent, read English, and have no major mental health issues. They must be able to sit comfortably for half an hour, hear well with closed eyes, and access a computer for virtual sessions.

What is being tested?

The study tests if breathing exercises followed by meditation can reduce stress and improve life quality in glaucoma patients. Participants will learn these techniques online and practice independently while their results are compared to those receiving usual care.

What are the potential side effects?

Breathing exercises and meditation are generally safe practices with minimal risk of side effects. Some individuals may experience temporary discomfort like lightheadedness or emotional distress during the initial stages of practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with glaucoma.

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I am between 40 and 65 years old.

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I can sit comfortably for over 30 minutes without significant pain.

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I can hear well enough to follow spoken directions with my eyes closed.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline visit, week 1, week 3, week 6, week 12

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline visit, week 1, week 3, week 6, week 12

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline visit, week 1, week 3, week 6, week 12 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in Perceived Stress

Change in Quality of Life (QoL)

Change in consideration of future consequences

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Breathing Exercises followed by MeditationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Breathing exercises and Meditation taught by Prasanna Wellness, a non-profit organization, helps dissolve stress and create a proper system in the mind. These breathing exercises include slow deep breaths and rapid breaths and are followed by meditation. Participants will receive three weekly online instructions (90 minutes each) by trained instructors in addition to standard care. Weekly 60 minutes follow-ups will include 10 minutes of breathing exercises followed by 33 minutes of guided meditation practice, and then focus on participants' experiences with breathing exercise followed by meditation during the week, additional observations, and a review of relevant knowledge to support their home practice.

Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention

The usual standard of care for patients with glaucoma includes starting them on first line of drugs. Participants will be initiated and maintained on appropriate dosages of such medications as part of standard of care. The usual standard of care also includes an ophthalmic examination measuring best-corrected Snellen VA and pinhole acuities and a follow-up visit once a year.

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