Clinical Trial: Effect of EECP on Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Study of the Effect of EECP on Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Brief Summary: Enhanced External Counterpulsation(EECP) therapy may promote the recovery of visual function by improving the blood perfusion of eyes. The present study aims to investigate the effect of EECP on Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy.
Detailed Summary: Patients with Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy are randomized into two groups: one group receive standard medical treatment for ischemic optic neuropathy, the other group plus EECP therapy besides standard medical treatment.
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Current Primary Outcome: visual acuity [ Time Frame: 7 weeks ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: Ophthalmic artery blood flow velocity [ Time Frame: 7 weeks ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Dates:
Date Received: January 8, 2013
Date Started: December 2012
Date Completion: March 2018
Last Updated: March 29, 2017
Last Verified: March 2017