Screen-Weary kids: could a simple supplement ease digital eye strain?
NCT ID NCT06589128
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a daily astaxanthin supplement can reduce digital eye strain in children aged 6–18 who use electronic devices. Seventy children with mild to moderate eye strain will take either astaxanthin or a placebo for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the supplement improves symptoms like tired or dry eyes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- astaxanthin
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement to help children with eye discomfort from screen use.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 children. The supplement may not work better than a placebo, and results may not apply to all kids.
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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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Universiti Sains Malaysia Bertam Medical Center
RECRUITINGKepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, 13200, Malaysia
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Universiti Sains Malaysia Bertam Medical Center
RECRUITINGKepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, 13200, Malaysia
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