Status:
COMPLETED
Correction of Farsightedness in Children Study
Lead Sponsor:
Ohio State University
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Academy of Optometry
Transitions
Conditions:
Hyperopia
Farsightedness
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-11 years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 functi...
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 moder...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 6-11 years;
- At least +1.00D Hyperopia (farsightedness);
- \< +4.00D Hyperopia;
- \< 1.00D Astigmatism;
- \< 1.00D Anisometropia (difference between the two eyes);
- Willing to be randomized;
- Best corrected visual acuity of 20/25 or better in each eye;
- Willing to wear eyeglasses full-time;
- Willing to return for follow-up visits
Exclusion
- Previous wear of glasses or contacts for farsightedness/hyperopia;
- Eye disease that affects visual function;
- Amblyopia (lazy eye);
- Strabismus (eye turn);
- History of strabismus surgery;
- Chronic use of any of the following medications:
- Antianxiety agents (Librium, Valium)
- Antiarrythmic agents (Cifenline, Cibenzoline)
- Anticholinergics (Motion sickness patch - scopolamine)
- Bladder spasmolytic (Propiverine)
- Chloroquine
- Phenothiazines (Compazine, Mellaril, Thorazine)
- Tricyclic antidepressants (Elavil, Nortriptyline, Tofranil)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
58 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00472212
Start Date
November 1 2003
End Date
March 1 2008
Last Update
April 18 2023
Active Locations (4)
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1
Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60616
2
SUNY College of Optometry/University Optometric Center
New York, New York, United States, 10036
3
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
4
Southern College of Optometry
Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38104