New lens design aims to halt worsening eyesight in children
NCT ID NCT07284147
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests special 3D-designed defocus lenses to see if they can slow down myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 14. The lenses are meant to control how the eye grows, reducing the need for stronger glasses over time. Researchers will track changes in vision and eye length over the study period.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D designed defocus lenses
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these lenses could offer a non-invasive way to slow down worsening nearsightedness in children, reducing the need for stronger prescriptions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 144 participants. The lenses may not work for everyone, and long-term effects are unknown. Myopia progression can vary widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Eye Diseases Prevention &Treatment Center/ Shanghai Eye Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University
Shanghai, China
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