Eye Patient Adherence and Compliance Study

What this study is about

This study looks at ways to help people with glaucoma take their eye drops regularly and attend their clinic appointments. Each participant will be asked about the main challenges they face, such as forgetfulness, difficulty using drops, lack of transportation, or limited understanding of their condition. Based on their biggest challenge, participants will receive one type of support that is already part of usual care, such as education, reminders, help with applying drops, or assistance getting to appointments. The investigators will follow participants over time to see if this support improves how well they follow their treatment and their quality of life.

Who can join (things the study team will check)

Criteria

• Adults aged 18 years and older
• Clinical diagnosis of glaucoma or ocular hypertension confirmed by an ophthalmologist
• Currently prescribed at least one topical intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering medication
• Identified as high risk for non-adherence and/or poor follow-up, defined by one or more of the following:
• Self-reported or documented missed ≥20% of prescribed eye drops
• Missed two or more glaucoma clinic appointments
• Evidence of structural or functional glaucoma progression (e.g., OCT or visual field deterioration)
• Willing to participate in study interventions and follow-up assessments Able to communicate in the study language.

🚫 You may not be able to join if…

• Significant cognitive impairment, neurodegenerative disease, or severe psychiatric illness limiting participation or understanding of the intervention
• Participation in another interventional study targeting glaucoma adherence or follow-up
• Anticipated inability to complete 12-month follow-up (e.g., planned relocation or transfer of care outside the study catchment area)

Where this trial is running

• St Joseph's Regional Eye Clinic, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Who to contact

Ladun O Odediran, MSc. · (905)573-7777 · odedirao@mcmaster.ca

It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT07793474.