Anterior UveitisNCT01156285
Acute Anterior Uveitis: Psychic Burden and Pain
An observational study of Anterior Uveitis, run by Hospital Hietzing at 2 sites in Austria.
Trial summary
Acute anterior uveitis (AU) is a common reason for attendance at ophthalmic outpatient clinics. The painfulness and the fear of a transient or even persistent loss of vision may markedly reduce the individual's subjective well-being and pose a psychological burden. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Anterior Uveitis
- What is being tested?
- Filling in a patient questionnaire
- How many people
- 35 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesAustria
- Study dates
- May 2010to Jun 2012
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients with acute attack of anterior uveitis
Who may be able to join
- Acute attack of anterior uveitis
Who cannot join
- Other forms of uveitis
- Chronic anterior uveitis
- Therapy started
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Austria2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Not yet recruiting
Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Graz
Graz, Styria
Andreas Wedrich, MD, Prof., 43-316-385 ext. 2394
Andreas Wedrich, MD, Prof
- Recruiting
Department of Ophthalmology, Hietzing Hospital
Vienna, State of Vienna, 1130
Saskia M Maca, MD
About this study
Acute anterior uveitis (AU) is a common reason for attendance at ophthalmic outpatient clinics. The painfulness and the fear of a transient or even persistent loss of vision may markedly reduce the individual's subjective well-being and pose a psychological burden.
This study will test the hypothesis that during an attack of AU the patient experiences a marked reduction in psychological and physical well-being.
Prospective, hospital-based epidemiologic study using a patient questionnaire with standardized psychological tests and a pain scale.
- Conditions
- Anterior Uveitis
- Being tested
- Filling in a patient questionnaire
- Medical subject headings
- Uveitis, Anterior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Filling in a patient questionnaireOther
Filling in a patient questionnaire
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| AAU | patient with acute attack of anterior uveitis Receives: Other: Filling in a patient questionnaire |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jul 2010 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2010
- Study completionJun 2012 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Anterior UveitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 35 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hospital Hietzing
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Medical University of Graz
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Saskia M Maca, Hospital Hietzing
- Investigators
- Saskia M Maca, MD, Study director, Hospital Hietzing
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01156285
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MAC110
- Status last verified
- Nov 2011
- First submitted
- 1 Jul 2010
- Last updated
- 29 Nov 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Nov 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Acute Anterior Uveitis: Psychic Burden and Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01156285
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MAC110
- Conditions
- Anterior Uveitis
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 35 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Hospital HietzingUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Medical University of Graz
- Study start
- May 2010
- Study completion
- Jun 2012 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Acute anterior uveitis (AU) is a common reason for attendance at ophthalmic outpatient clinics. The painfulness and the fear of a transient or even persistent loss of vision may markedly reduce the individual's subjective well-being and pose a psychological burden.
This study will test the hypothesis that during an attack of AU the patient experiences a marked reduction in psychological and physical well-being.
Prospective, hospital-based epidemiologic study using a patient questionnaire with standardized psychological tests and a pain scale.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| AAU | – | Other: Filling in a patient questionnairepatient with acute attack of anterior uveitis |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients with acute attack of anterior uveitis
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Acute attack of anterior uveitis
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Other forms of uveitis
- Chronic anterior uveitis
- Therapy started
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Filling in a patient questionnaireFilling in a patient questionnaire | Other | AAU |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Nov 2011.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Saskia M Maca, MD study director
Hospital Hietzing
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Anterior Uveitis, run by Hospital Hietzing at 2 sites in Austria.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Nov 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Austria. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Saskia M Maca, MD (+43-1-80110 ext. 2266, Saskia.Maca@wienkav.at), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Nov 2011.