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CompletedNCT00472212

Correction of Farsightedness in Children Study

Correction of Hyperopia in Children Study

Status
Completed
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
58 (actual)
Sponsor
Ohio State University · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
6 Years – 11 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted

Summary

The Correction of Hyperopia In Children Study (CHICS) is a placebo-controlled, randomized, masked investigation of the effect of spectacle correction for moderate amounts of hyperopia on visual function, attention, and reading skills in children.

Detailed description

Hyperopia (farsightedness) has been reported to be associated with reduced visual perceptual and reading abilities. However, there is controversy regarding whether or not to prescribe for low to moderate amounts of hyperopia. The Correction of Hyperopia In Children Study (CHICS) is a placebo-controlled, randomized, masked investigation of the effect of spectacle correction for moderate amounts of hyperopia on visual function, attention, and reading skills in children.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DEVICESpectaclesHyperopic spectacle lenses
DEVICEControlPlano (no power, control) spectacle lenses

Timeline

Start date
2003-11-01
Primary completion
2008-03-01
Completion
2008-03-01
First posted
2007-05-11
Last updated
2023-04-18
Results posted
2022-08-29

Locations

4 sites across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00472212. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.