Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Clinical trials sponsored by Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, explained in plain language.
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Eye surgery showdown: which needle spot works best for kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different needle insertion spots (2mm vs 2.5mm from the edge of the eye) during a specific type of lens fixation surgery called YAMANE technique. The goal is to see which spot gives better vision, fewer complications, and more accurate lens placement in child…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 01:43 UTC
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Eye surgery showdown: which needle spot works best for kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different needle insertion spots (2mm vs 2.5mm from the eye's edge) for a special lens implant surgery in children aged 4-18 with congenital ectopia lentis, a condition where the eye's natural lens is out of place. The goal is to see which spot gives better v…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
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New lens design aims to halt nearsightedness in children
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests special glasses called D.D.C dual-control lenses to see if they can slow down worsening nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 14. The lenses use a unique design to prevent the eyes from getting used to the defocus effect, which can make other lenses less…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 02, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Texting to save sight: new study tests myopia prevention in chinese schoolchildren
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether sending educational text messages (MyopiaEd) to parents can improve how children use their eyes and slow down nearsightedness. About 1,330 third-graders in China will take part, and their eye habits will be checked after one year. The goal is to see if si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Laughter and movement may soothe dry eyes, new study suggests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether doing Baduanjin (a gentle exercise) or laughter exercises, along with using artificial tears, can improve dry eye symptoms better than using artificial tears alone. About 540 adults aged 18 to 45 with dry eye disease will take part. They will follow on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 01:45 UTC
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New LASIK technique may help aging eyes see both near and far without glasses
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a newer LASIK method called laser blended vision (LBV) helps people with presbyopia (age-related trouble seeing up close) better than the standard monovision LASIK. About 100 adults aged 40 to 55 will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries and follow…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC
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Carrot power? study tests if eye vitamins boost sight in healthy people
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether taking a daily supplement of lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin (natural pigments found in plants) can improve contrast sensitivity—the ability to see subtle differences in light and dark—in healthy Chinese adults aged 35 and older. Over 12 months…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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New cataract surgery technique may help you see clearly sooner
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of doing cataract surgery to find out which one helps people see better the day after the operation. The researchers will test a newer method that keeps the surgery inside the lens capsule, hoping it causes less damage to the eye's inner lining. About…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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Fine-Tuning laser eye surgery could sharpen your sight
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether making a small adjustment for eye alignment (called kappa-angle compensation) during SMILE laser surgery can improve vision quality in people with nearsightedness. About 224 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the adjustment or standard s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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Eye surgery tweak aims for sharper sight with fewer distortions
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different methods of centering laser eye surgery (SMILE) in people with nearsightedness and a large angle kappa—a natural offset between the visual axis and pupil center. One method uses a 50% correction, the other 100%. Researchers want to see which approach…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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New massage device aims to soothe dry, irritated eyes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new eyelid support plate to a standard glass rod for eyelid massage in people with dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. About 142 adults aged 18 to 60 will receive one of the two massage methods. The goal is to see which approach better reduces dry…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New lens implant may reduce glasses dependence for highly nearsighted cataract patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special lens implant, set for monovision (one eye for distance, one for near), can improve vision without glasses in people with cataract and high myopia. About 66 participants will receive the lens in both eyes and be followed for a year. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 01, 2026 18:05 UTC
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AI tutoring boosts student writing in new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis educational study tests whether a single session of structured AI guidance can improve the quality of narrative literature reviews written by medical postgraduate students. 102 students will be randomly assigned to either receive structured AI assistance or use AI freely. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC
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3,000 residents to help map eye health in xinxing county
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check the eyes of 3,000 people in Xinxing County, including schoolchildren, seniors, and people with diabetes. The goal is to measure how common vision problems like nearsightedness and cataracts are, and how well they are being treated. Participants will have sim…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Study seeks perfect drug combo for Kids' breathing tubes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best dose of alfentanil (a painkiller) when used with propofol (a sleep medicine) to place a breathing tube (LMA) in children aged 7-12 having day surgery. About 40 children will take part, and the goal is to see which dose works best with the fewest s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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Eye disease mystery: 421 patients to be tracked for clues
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 421 people with keratoconus, an eye condition that thins and bulges the cornea, to learn how it progresses and what factors affect it. Participants will have regular eye exams and imaging, but no new treatments are tested. The goal is to better understand the d…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC