Computer-Designed glasses could sharpen vision for kids with down syndrome

NCT ID NCT07490444

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study is testing whether glasses prescriptions made by a computer analyzing detailed eye images can give better vision for children with Down syndrome than standard prescriptions from a routine eye exam. The study will enroll 24 children aged 5 to 12 with Down syndrome. Each child will try both types of glasses to see which provides sharper vision.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Metric-optimized spectacles
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a new, more precise way to prescribe glasses for children with Down syndrome, improving their vision and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new method might not be better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Down syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

REFRACTIVE ERROR CORRECTION VISUAL ACUITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ohio State University
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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