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Association Between Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gene Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Patients in Sohag University Hospital
Sponsor: Sohag University
Summary
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
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-06-01
Completion Date
2027-02-01
Last Updated
2025-08-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
genotyping assay by polymerase chain reaction
Blood sample will be obtained from all participants by withdrawing 3 mL of blood via venipuncture in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tube. Thereafter, DNA extraction will be obtained after centrifugation to be used for genotyping assay of MMP-9 gene with polymerase chain reaction
Locations (1)
Sohag University Hosipital
Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egypt