Clinical Trial: Effect of Niacinamide Supplementation in Glaucoma
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Effect of Niacinamide Supplementation in Primary Open-angle Glaucoma
Brief Summary:
Niacinamide is a chemical derivative of niacin, also known as vitamin B3.Through its complex role in the energetic metabolism, it has been evaluated and proven useful in several neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease.Its effect in glaucoma, an optic nerve disorder related to a high intraocular pressure, is not well defined, and requires more research.The investigators aim to assess the physiological effects of niacinamide on specific markers (e.g., visual field parameters, retinal nerve…
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