PresbiyopiNCT06729879
Effect of Yoga Eye Exercises and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Interventions on Presbyopia
A study testing Yoga eye exercises group:, Myofascial release-postural correction exercises group and Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises group in people with Presbiyopi, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University.
Trial summary
In this study, the effects of neck exercises, neck massage and yoga eye exercises on presbyopia will be examined. 52 patients diagnosed with presbyopia will be included in the study. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Presbiyopi
- What is being tested?
- Yoga eye exercises group:, Myofascial release-postural correction exercises group and Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2025to 15 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 40 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Inclusion criteria Being between the ages of 40-65, Being diagnosed with presbyopia by an ophthalmologist, Having the mental capacity to understand and perform the exercises, Not having a systemic disease that prevents exercise, Agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria; People with a history of eye surgery, People with refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, etc., People with a history of head-neck and upper extremity surgery, Being diagnosed with strabismus, Being diagnosed with glaucoma, Having a neurological problem affecting visual functions, Being diagnosed with cataract, Having a history of eye inflammation
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
In this study, the effects of neck exercises, neck massage and yoga eye exercises on presbyopia will be examined. 52 patients diagnosed with presbyopia will be included in the study. The study is single-center and will be conducted in the Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology outpatient clinic.The study will be grouped into 4 groups. The person who agrees to participate in the study will be assigned to a group. In these groups, the first group will be subjected to eye exercises. The second group will be subjected to neck exercises and massages. The third group will be subjected to eye exercises, neck exercises and massages. The fourth group will not be subjected to any intervention. The participants in the study will be evaluated before the intervention and 8 weeks later. The doctor will conduct evaluations with an eye-related device and the physiotherapist will evaluate the questionnaire, reading speed and neck angles using the photographing method.
Read the detailed description
This study will be conducted by a permanent ophthalmologist from the Department of Ophthalmology at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Hospital, before and after all evaluations. The ophthalmologist will be informed about the purpose and scope of the study, and in this direction, suitable individuals will be determined according to the criteria for inclusion or exclusion during eye examinations. These individuals will be given preliminary information and those who agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.Yoga eye exercises group: Yoga eye exercises include eight steps. These are; closing the eyes with the palms, blinking, sideways gaze, front and sideways gaze, rotational gaze, up and down gaze, gaze at the tip of the nose, and near and far gaze (1).It will be implemented as a home-based program every day for 8 weeks.Myofascial release-postural correction exercise group: In our study, a 15-minute myofascial release application is planned. For more efficient suboccipital release, a 5-minute upper trapezius muscle release will be applied beforehand and a 10-minute suboccipital release will be applied (2). A 15-minute application is planned, 3 times a week for 8 weeks.Neck exercise training will be applied face to face 3 times a week for 8 weeks and as a home program on other days.Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises group: People in this group will apply yoga eye exercises individually every day for 8 weeks and will be followed up once a week. People in this group will receive myofascial release treatment 3 days a week, postural correction exercises will be done together and they will be asked to do postural correction exercises on the remaining days.Control group: The control group will not receive any intervention and will receive initial evaluations and final evaluations after 8 weeks.Assessment tools; Demographic Information Form, which includes basic information about the participants in the study, Refraction Measurement, Visual Acuity Measurement, Accommodation Amplitude Evaluation, National Eye Health Institute Visual Function Scale (NEI-VFQ 25), Craniovertebral Angle Assessment and Reading Speed assessment will be performed.
References
- Kim SD. Effects of yogic eye exercises on eye fatigue in undergraduate nursing students. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2016;28(6):1813.
- Cho SH. The effect of suboccipital muscle inhibition and posture correction exercises on chronic tension-type headaches. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 2021;1:1-8.
- Conditions
- Presbiyopi
- Being tested
- Yoga eye exercises group:, Myofascial release-postural correction exercises group, Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises group, control group
- Keywords
- Presbyopia, Yoga eye exercises, Myofascial release, Postural exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Presbyopia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Yoga eye exercises group:Other
Yoga eye exercises
Myofascial release-postural correction exercises groupOther
Myofascial release-postural correction exercises
Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises groupOther
Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises group
control groupOther
no intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| yoga eye exercises group | Experimental | Yoga eye exercises include eight steps. These are; closing the eyes with the palms, blinking, sideways gaze, front and sideways gaze, rotational gaze, up and down gaze, nose tip gaze, and near and far gaze. After the initial evaluation, individuals will be taught how to perform the exercises and brochures describing the exercises will be given to the individuals. It will be applied as a home-based program every day for 8 weeks. Receives: Other: Yoga eye exercises group: |
| myofascial release and postural correction exercises group | Active comparator | In our study, it is planned to apply 15 minutes of myofascial release. It is planned to apply 15 minutes 3 times a week for 8 weeks.
In our study, exercises for the neck will be applied as posture correction exercises. It will consist of a 20-30 minute program. After the first evaluation, the exercises will be done together and taught to the individuals and an exercise brochure will be given. Postural correction exercises will be done together on the treatment days when myofascial release is applied. On other days, the participant will be asked to do the postural correction exercises at home. Exercise training will be applied face to face 3 times a week for 8 weeks and as a home program on other days. Receives: Other: Myofascial release-postural correction exercises group |
| yoga eye exercises and myofascial release-postural correction exercises group, | Placebo comparator | People in this group will practice yoga eye exercises individually every day for 8 weeks and will be followed up once a week. People will be given brochures for the exercises and postural correction exercises in the yoga eye exercises group. People in this group will receive myofascial release therapy 3 days a week, postural correction exercises will be done together and they will be asked to do postural correction exercises on their own on the remaining days. Receives: Other: Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises group |
| Control Group | Sham comparator | The control group will not receive any intervention and will receive their first evaluation and final evaluations after 8 weeks. Receives: Other: control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Refraction Measurement
Refractive errors will be measured by the ophthalmologist using the autorefractometry method.
Measured: 8 week
Craniovertebral Angle Assessment:
Head posture will be assessed by measuring the craniovertebral angle. The craniovertebral angle is the angle formed by the horizontal plane of the line connecting the midpoint of the ear tragus to the spinous process of C7. A decrease in the craniovertebral angle indicates an increase in the anterior tilt position of the head. The craniovertebral angle will be assessed by photographing while the patient is standing with equal weight on both feet. A photograph will be taken from 1.5 meters away from the patient's shoulder level. A marker will be attached to the spinous process of C7 and a photograph will be taken from the left shoulder level.
Measured: 8 week
Visual Acuity Measurement
The near reading chart prepared by Eğrilmez et al. based on logarithmic order will be used. This chart is a Turkish near vision chart with 11 digits, each with a 0.1 LogMAR interval, where visual acuity can be measured from 1/10 (20/200) to 10/10 (20/20).
Measured: 8 week
Evaluation of Accommodation Amplitude:
To evaluate the accommodation amplitude (AA), the Tonoref III autorefractometer will be used. The device measures the change in the pupil diameter from 3 to 8 mm in 1 mm increments. It also measures AA from 0 to 10 D. Only the middle area is used for accommodation. The measurement ends when there is no change in accommodation for more than 6 seconds or when the measurement time reaches 30 seconds.
Measured: 8 week
National Eye Health Institute Visual Functioning Scale (NEI-VFQ 25)
This scale is used to assess vision-related quality of life. It consists of 3 sections with 25 questions. These sections are; general health and vision, difficulties related to activities and results of vision problems. Validity and reliability were done by Toprak et al. Scores range from 0 to 100. Increasing scores indicate an increase in vision-related quality of life.
Measured: 8 week
Reading Speed Evaluation
In order to evaluate reading performance, participants will be asked to read a text they have never encountered before out loud for one minute and their readings will be recorded. The text will be an easy text without complex words and will be prepared using sentences with at least 2 and at most 10 words. The entire text will be written in 18-point font with 3 lines between. The total number of words read in one minute, regardless of whether they are correct or incorrect, will be considered as the reading speed .
Measured: 8 week
Demographic Information Form
A form containing questions about the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants (age, gender, height, weight, body mass index, education status, occupation) will be applied.
Measured: 8 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Dec 2024
- Study start15 Jan 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Sep 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PresbiyopiStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rumeysa BARUT, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06729879
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GaziosmanpasaUFizyoterapi
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 7 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 11 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: I don't understand what this topic means exactly.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Yoga Eye Exercises and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Interventions on Presbyopia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06729879
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GaziosmanpasaUFizyoterapi
- Conditions
- Presbiyopi
- Keywords
- Presbyopia, Yoga eye exercises, Myofascial release, Postural exercise
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Dec 2024 (actual)
- 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.
In this study, the effects of neck exercises, neck massage and yoga eye exercises on presbyopia will be examined. 52 patients diagnosed with presbyopia will be included in the study. The study is single-center and will be conducted in the Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology outpatient clinic.The study will be grouped into 4 groups. The person who agrees to participate in the study will be assigned to a group. In these groups, the first group will be subjected to eye exercises. The second group will be subjected to neck exercises and massages. The third group will be subjected to eye exercises, neck exercises and massages. The fourth group will not be subjected to any intervention. The participants in the study will be evaluated before the intervention and 8 weeks later. The doctor will conduct evaluations with an eye-related device and the physiotherapist will evaluate the questionnaire, reading speed and neck angles using the photographing method.
Detailed description
This study will be conducted by a permanent ophthalmologist from the Department of Ophthalmology at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Hospital, before and after all evaluations. The ophthalmologist will be informed about the purpose and scope of the study, and in this direction, suitable individuals will be determined according to the criteria for inclusion or exclusion during eye examinations. These individuals will be given preliminary information and those who agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.Yoga eye exercises group: Yoga eye exercises include eight steps. These are; closing the eyes with the palms, blinking, sideways gaze, front and sideways gaze, rotational gaze, up and down gaze, gaze at the tip of the nose, and near and far gaze (1).It will be implemented as a home-based program every day for 8 weeks.Myofascial release-postural correction exercise group: In our study, a 15-minute myofascial release application is planned. For more efficient suboccipital release, a 5-minute upper trapezius muscle release will be applied beforehand and a 10-minute suboccipital release will be applied (2). A 15-minute application is planned, 3 times a week for 8 weeks.Neck exercise training will be applied face to face 3 times a week for 8 weeks and as a home program on other days.Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises group: People in this group will apply yoga eye exercises individually every day for 8 weeks and will be followed up once a week. People in this group will receive myofascial release treatment 3 days a week, postural correction exercises will be done together and they will be asked to do postural correction exercises on the remaining days.Control group: The control group will not receive any intervention and will receive initial evaluations and final evaluations after 8 weeks.Assessment tools; Demographic Information Form, which includes basic information about the participants in the study, Refraction Measurement, Visual Acuity Measurement, Accommodation Amplitude Evaluation, National Eye Health Institute Visual Function Scale (NEI-VFQ 25), Craniovertebral Angle Assessment and Reading Speed assessment will be performed.
References
- Kim SD. Effects of yogic eye exercises on eye fatigue in undergraduate nursing students. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2016;28(6):1813.
- Cho SH. The effect of suboccipital muscle inhibition and posture correction exercises on chronic tension-type headaches. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 2021;1:1-8.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| yoga eye exercises group | Experimental | Other: Yoga eye exercises group:Yoga eye exercises include eight steps. These are; closing the eyes with the palms, blinking, sideways gaze, front and sideways gaze, rotational gaze, up and down gaze, nose tip gaze, and near and far gaze. After the initial evaluation, individuals will be taught how to perform the exercises and brochures describing the exercises will be given to the individuals. It will be applied as a home-based program every day for 8 weeks. |
| myofascial release and postural correction exercises group | Active comparator | Other: Myofascial release-postural correction exercises groupIn our study, it is planned to apply 15 minutes of myofascial release. It is planned to apply 15 minutes 3 times a week for 8 weeks. In our study, exercises for the neck will be applied as posture correction exercises. It will consist of a 20-30 minute program. After the first evaluation, the exercises will be done together and taught to the individuals and an exercise brochure will be given. Postural correction exercises will be done together on the treatment days when myofascial release is applied. On other days, the participant will be asked to do the postural correction exercises at home. Exercise training will be applied face to face 3 times a week for 8 weeks and as a home program on other days. |
| yoga eye exercises and myofascial release-postural correction exercises group, | Placebo comparator | Other: Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises groupPeople in this group will practice yoga eye exercises individually every day for 8 weeks and will be followed up once a week. People will be given brochures for the exercises and postural correction exercises in the yoga eye exercises group. People in this group will receive myofascial release therapy 3 days a week, postural correction exercises will be done together and they will be asked to do postural correction exercises on their own on the remaining days. |
| Control Group | Sham comparator | Other: control groupThe control group will not receive any intervention and will receive their first evaluation and final evaluations after 8 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga eye exercises group:Yoga eye exercises | Other | yoga eye exercises group |
| Myofascial release-postural correction exercises groupMyofascial release-postural correction exercises | Other | myofascial release and postural correction exercises group |
| Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises groupYoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises group | Other | yoga eye exercises and myofascial release-postural correction exercises group, |
| control groupno intervention | Other | Control Group |
Primary outcome
Refraction Measurement
Time frame: 8 week
Refractive errors will be measured by the ophthalmologist using the autorefractometry method.
Craniovertebral Angle Assessment:
Time frame: 8 week
Head posture will be assessed by measuring the craniovertebral angle. The craniovertebral angle is the angle formed by the horizontal plane of the line connecting the midpoint of the ear tragus to the spinous process of C7. A decrease in the craniovertebral angle indicates an increase in the anterior tilt position of the head. The craniovertebral angle will be assessed by photographing while the patient is standing with equal weight on both feet. A photograph will be taken from 1.5 meters away from the patient's shoulder level. A marker will be attached to the spinous process of C7 and a photograph will be taken from the left shoulder level.
Visual Acuity Measurement
Time frame: 8 week
The near reading chart prepared by Eğrilmez et al. based on logarithmic order will be used. This chart is a Turkish near vision chart with 11 digits, each with a 0.1 LogMAR interval, where visual acuity can be measured from 1/10 (20/200) to 10/10 (20/20).
Evaluation of Accommodation Amplitude:
Time frame: 8 week
To evaluate the accommodation amplitude (AA), the Tonoref III autorefractometer will be used. The device measures the change in the pupil diameter from 3 to 8 mm in 1 mm increments. It also measures AA from 0 to 10 D. Only the middle area is used for accommodation. The measurement ends when there is no change in accommodation for more than 6 seconds or when the measurement time reaches 30 seconds.
National Eye Health Institute Visual Functioning Scale (NEI-VFQ 25)
Time frame: 8 week
This scale is used to assess vision-related quality of life. It consists of 3 sections with 25 questions. These sections are; general health and vision, difficulties related to activities and results of vision problems. Validity and reliability were done by Toprak et al. Scores range from 0 to 100. Increasing scores indicate an increase in vision-related quality of life.
Reading Speed Evaluation
Time frame: 8 week
In order to evaluate reading performance, participants will be asked to read a text they have never encountered before out loud for one minute and their readings will be recorded. The text will be an easy text without complex words and will be prepared using sentences with at least 2 and at most 10 words. The entire text will be written in 18-point font with 3 lines between. The total number of words read in one minute, regardless of whether they are correct or incorrect, will be considered as the reading speed .
Demographic Information Form
Time frame: 8 week
A form containing questions about the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants (age, gender, height, weight, body mass index, education status, occupation) will be applied.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Dec 2024.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. I don't understand what this topic means exactly.
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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Yoga eye exercises group:, Myofascial release-postural correction exercises group and Yoga eye exercises, myofascial release-postural correction exercises group in people with Presbiyopi, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact RUMEYSA BARUT, research asistant (+ 905455716032, rumeysa.barut@gop.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Refraction Measurement (time frame: 8 week). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 11 Dec 2024.