Measuring eye pressure changes during vaginal delivery

The Effect of Labor on Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation in Healthy Eyes

Not applicable Interventional Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady · NCT06016712

This study is testing how vaginal delivery affects eye pressure in pregnant women who are about to give birth for the first time.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment9 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorFaculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady Government
Locations1 site (Prague)
Trial IDNCT06016712 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates how labor affects intraocular pressure fluctuations in women with healthy eyes during vaginal delivery. It involves monitoring intraocular pressure using SENSIMED Triggerfish contact lenses, which provide continuous measurements during contractions. Participants will be primiparous women in their 35th to 37th week of pregnancy, who will undergo a detailed eye examination before labor. The study aims to gather data on intraocular pressure changes during the second stage of labor, providing insights into the relationship between childbirth and eye health.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are primiparous women with physiological pregnancies in their 35th to 37th week.

Not a fit: Patients who are multiparous or have pathological pregnancies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of intraocular pressure dynamics during labor, potentially informing better management strategies for women at risk of glaucoma.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically measuring intraocular pressure during labor, studies on intraocular pressure fluctuations in other contexts have shown promising results, suggesting this approach may yield valuable insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* physiological pregnancy
* primiparous women

Exclusion Criteria:

* multiparous women
* pathological pregnancy

Where this trial is running

Prague

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Intraocular PressureDeliveryIntraocular pressuredeliverypregnancyglaucoma
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