Video game therapy for lazy eye shows early promise, but trial cut short

NCT ID NCT07240311

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Eyesight Electronics Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tested a computer-based therapy called AmblyoFix for treating lazy eye (amblyopia) in 40 people aged 8 to 19. Participants either used the therapy for 90 minutes daily or wore a standard eye patch. The study was stopped early, and only 4-week data is available, making it hard to draw firm conclusions. The goal was to see if the digital therapy works as well as patching and is easier for patients to stick with.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AmblyoFix binocular digital therapy (gamified visual tasks on a laptop with red-blue glasses)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more engaging alternative to eye patching for lazy eye, potentially improving adherence and visual outcomes.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early with only 40 participants and complete data only up to 4 weeks, so results are very limited. The therapy requires daily 90-minute sessions for 24 weeks, which may be hard to sustain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amblyopia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AMBLYOPIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nour Pajouhan Shargh Eye Specialist Clinic

Zahedan, Sistan & Balouchestan, Iran

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