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Can exercise shield the eyes of glaucoma patients?

NCT ID NCT07824232

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Shanghai General Hospital are studying whether exercise relates to visual function in people with glaucoma. About 100 patients aged 18 to 100 answer a questionnaire about their physical activity. The team then measures central visual field, retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in the macula and optic disc, and intraocular pressure to look for links between exercise habits and eye health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a questionnaire about exercise habits
What this could lead to
If exercise turns out to protect visual function, doctors could add physical activity advice to routine glaucoma care.
What could go wrong
This observational study can show a link between exercise and vision, not cause and effect. Any connection may reflect other differences between active and inactive patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

glaucoma patients in Shanghai General Hospital

Ages

18 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-100 years male or female glaucoma patients * Complete the sports questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * diseases that cause less than 5 years survival; * condition that causes low compliance, for instance cognition disorder; * Any eye with disease that would interfere with the examinations

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Conditions

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glaucoma Motor Activity

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Exercise Glaucoma

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    Shanghai, 200080, China

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