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Official title Influence of Rodenstock Spectacle Lenses on Myopia Progression.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06816446
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The prevalence of myopia in Singapore is among the highest in the world, with 65 percent of our children being myopic by Primary 6, and 83 percent of young adults being myopic. As such, Singapore is often labelled as the "Myopia Capital of the World".
- Time commitment: about 2 years
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 6 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- All myopic children aged 6-12 years old
- Treatment naïve
- Sphere: -0.5 D till -5.00 D
- Anisometropia \< 1.5D
- Astigmatism \> -1.5D
You likely can't join if
- On current myopia control treatments
- Any diagnosed ocular conditions besides myopia or astigmatism.
- No diagnosed ocularmotor conditions (Nystagmus, strabismus, etc.)
- Any diagnosed chronic physical or mental disabilities
- Contraindication in cycloplegia (high IOP, etc.)
- Corneal astigmatism \> 1.5 D; irregular astigmatism
See the full eligibility criteria
- All myopic children aged 6-12 years old
- Treatment naïve
- Sphere: -0.5 D till -5.00 D
- Anisometropia \< 1.5D
- Astigmatism \> -1.5D
- Monocular best corrected visual acuity +0.1 logMAR or better, and binocular visual acuity 0.0 logMAR or better
- On current myopia control treatments
- Any diagnosed ocular conditions besides myopia or astigmatism.
- No diagnosed ocularmotor conditions (Nystagmus, strabismus, etc.)
- Any diagnosed chronic physical or mental disabilities
- Contraindication in cycloplegia (high IOP, etc.)
- Corneal astigmatism \> 1.5 D; irregular astigmatism
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Singapore, Singapore
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 2 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Singapore, Singapore. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.