Could a simple home workout protect eyesight in glaucoma?

NCT ID NCT07733388

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial investigates whether a 12-week home-based circuit training program can reduce intraocular pressure and improve retinal health in people with glaucoma. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise program plus standard care or standard care alone. The study aims to see if regular, moderate exercise at home offers additional benefits for managing glaucoma.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: a home-based circuit training program combining aerobic and resistance exercises
What this could lead to: If effective, this exercise program could offer a low-cost, accessible way to help manage glaucoma alongside standard treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial. Exercise may not lower eye pressure enough to make a clinical difference, and adherence at home may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glaucoma juvenile open angle glaucoma low tension glaucoma open-angle glaucoma primary angle-closure glaucoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GLAUCOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia

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