Assessing the impact of sleep quality on chronic eye diseases
L'Impatto Del Sonno Nelle Patologie Croniche Oculari
This study is looking to see how the quality of sleep affects people with chronic eye diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as healthy volunteers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 186 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06334640 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate how sleep quality affects patients with chronic ocular diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Participants will complete three standardized questionnaires: the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Berlin Questionnaire, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. The responses will be digitized for statistical analysis to draw conclusions about the relationship between sleep quality and eye health. The study focuses on both patients with specific eye conditions and healthy volunteers to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issue.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with macular degeneration or glaucoma, as well as healthy volunteers.
Not a fit: Patients with other ocular disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for patients with chronic ocular diseases by addressing sleep quality.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific relationship between sleep quality and chronic ocular diseases is less explored, similar studies have shown that sleep quality can significantly impact overall health outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with macular degeneration or glaucoma or * Healthy volunteers Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with other ocular disorders
Where this trial is running
Milan
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS — Milan, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Paolo Milani, MD
- Email: dottpaolomilani@hotmail.com
- Phone: +390261911
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.