Investigating factors affecting uveitis treatment and lifestyle impact
Impact of Lifestyle and Treatment on the Recurrency and Severity of Acute and Chronic Inflamatory Eye Diseases: Protocol on Prospective Cohort Study
This study looks at how different treatments for uveitis affect patients' health and daily lives to see what helps prevent the disease from coming back.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wroclaw Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wrocław) |
| Trial ID | NCT04193020 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients with acute and chronic uveitis, aiming to identify novel factors that contribute to disease recurrence or remission. Participants will be categorized into three treatment groups: steroid only, combined steroid and adjuvant drug, or biologic therapy. Data will be collected through patient-reported outcomes, clinical assessments, and registry information on comorbidities and medications. The study will evaluate treatment responses based on clinical scales and primary endpoints over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with a new diagnosis or recurrence of uni or bilateral uveitis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not mentally able to respond to questionnaires will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for uveitis, enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored treatment responses in uveitis, this study's specific focus on lifestyle factors and their impact on treatment outcomes is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * new diagnosis of uni or bilateral uveitis * recurrence of the diagnosed previously uni or bilateral uveitis Exclusion Criteria: * not mentally able to reply the questionnaire
Where this trial is running
Wrocław
- Department of Ophthalmology — Wrocław, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Joanna Przeździecka-Dołyk, PhD
- Email: joanna.przezdziecka-dolyk@umed.wroc.pl
- Phone: +49605693022
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.