Can a daily eye drop stop Kids' eyesight from worsening?

NCT ID NCT07028827

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ocus Innovation Ireland Limited Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 3 study tests whether low-dose atropine eye drops (0.025% and 0.05%) can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children and teens aged 3 to 17. About 234 participants across Europe will use the drops once nightly for 2 years. The goal is to see if these drops can keep eyesight from getting worse, reducing the need for stronger glasses later.

What this could mean

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Active substance: atropine eye drops (0.025% and 0.05%)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a safe, effective daily eye drop to slow or stop nearsightedness from getting worse in children and teens.
What could go wrong: This is a phase 3 trial, but results may vary by child. Atropine can cause side effects like light sensitivity or blurry near vision. Long-term benefits beyond 2 years are not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

eye disorder myopia

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

MYOPIA

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Locations

Azienda Ospedale Università Padova
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Padua, Italy

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Children's Memorial Health Institute, Department of Ophthalmology
RECRUITING

Warsaw, Poland
Hospital Puerta del Mar (INIBICA)
RECRUITING

Cadiz, 11009, Spain
Hospital Universitario La Paz
RECRUITING

Madrid, 28046, Spain
Hospital Universitario Parc Taulí
RECRUITING

Barcelona, 08208, Spain
Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility. U Floor. Belfast City Hospital
RECRUITING

Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
Ophthalmology - AOU Consorziale Policlinico - Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII
RECRUITING

Bari, Italy
Pediatric Ophthalmology - Fondazione Irccs Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milan
RECRUITING

Milan, Italy
R&D, Moorfields Eye Hospital
RECRUITING

London, United Kingdom
School of Optometry, Aston University
RECRUITING

Birmingham, United Kingdom
University Hospital Centre Mother Teresa (UHCT), Paediatric Department
RECRUITING

Tirana, Albania

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