Studies a gene variant and risk of open angle glaucoma
Looks at whether an MMP-9 gene variant is linked to open angle glaucoma.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Association Between Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gene Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Patients in Sohag University Hospital
Key facts
- Where
- Sohag, EgyptSee the site
Where in Egypt
- Sohag University HosipitalSohag, EgyptNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Sohag University
- Trial code
- NCT07119905
- Record updated
- 13 August 2025
- Original description
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the potential association between MMP-9 gene polymorphism and susceptibility to Primary Open Angle Glaucoma development in Egyptian patients The main question it aims toRead full original descriptionShow less
Association Between Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gene Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Patients in Sohag University Hospital
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the potential association between MMP-9 gene polymorphism and susceptibility to Primary Open Angle Glaucoma development in Egyptian patients The main question it aims to
Inclusion: Men and women older than 30 years; Primary open angle glaucoma as evidenced from characteristic visual field loss and optic disc cupping (POAG group); Healthy subjects matched by age, sex and ethnicity to the POAG patients group (control group).
Exclusion: History of acute angle closure; Exfoliation glaucoma, pigmentary glaucoma.