RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07163676

Is There a Response of Glaucoma to Baduanjin Exercise in Elders?

Sponsor

Cairo University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

May 11, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Glaucoma

Summary

glaucoma is prevalent between elders. Baduanjin exercise is a suitable exercise for elders. elders with glaucoma will divided to group I or group II. each/every group will contain 30 elders. group I will receive baduanjin exercise for 60 minutes every day ((except fridays) for eight weeks. group II will act as waistlist.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study investigates whether a traditional Chinese exercise called Baduanjin (an eight-movement qigong routine) can help lower eye pressure and improve symptoms in older adults with primary open-angle glaucoma — the most common form of glaucoma, which damages the optic nerve over time. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with high-tension primary open-angle glaucoma in both eyes - You have elevated eye pressure in both eyes (ocular hypertension) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have cataracts - You have diabetes - You have heart problems - You are obese Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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