Video game therapy shows promise for lazy eye in kids

NCT ID NCT02983552

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether playing a binocular 'Dig Rush' game on an iPad for one hour a day, five days a week, can improve vision in children aged 4 to 13 with amblyopia (lazy eye). Participants wear glasses and are randomly assigned to either play the game or receive glasses alone. The study measures changes in visual acuity after four weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Binocular Dig Rush iPad game
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, non-invasive treatment option for lazy eye in children, potentially reducing the need for patching or eye drops.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively early study, and the improvement may be modest or no better than glasses alone. The game requires daily commitment, and results may vary by age and severity.

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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

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Locations

Advanced Vision Center

Schaumburg, Illinois, 60194, United States
Alberta Children's Hospital

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics

Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
Concord Ophthalmologic Associates

Concord, New Hampshire, 03301, United States
Conestoga Eye

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17601, United States
Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
Duke University Eye Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
Eye Care Associates, Inc.

Poland, Ohio, 44514, United States
Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland, 21204-5809, United States
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Pediatric Ophthalmology

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
Houston Eye Associates

The Woodlands, Texas, 77381, United States
Illinois College of Optometry

Chicago, Illinois, 60616, United States
Indiana School of Optometry

Bloomington, Indiana, 47405, United States
Loma Linda University Health Care, Dept. of Ophthalmology

Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States
Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia, 25755, United States
Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
Michael F. Gallaway, O.D., P.C.

Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States
Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State Univ

Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307, United States
Midwestern University Eye Institute

Glendale, Arizona, 85308, United States
Northwest Pediatric Ophthalmology, P.S.

Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, The Eye Institute

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33382, United States
OHSU Casey Eye Institute

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
Pacific University College of Optometry

Portland, Oregon, 97205, United States
Pediatric Eye Associates

Wilmette, Illinois, 60091, United States
Pediatric Eye Specialists

Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37421, United States
Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, Inc.

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
Pediatric Ophthalmology of Erie

Erie, Pennsylvania, 16501, United States
Pediatric Ophthalmology, P.C.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States
Progressive Eye Care

Lisle, Illinois, 60532, United States
Saddleback Eye Medical Associates

Mission Viejo, California, 92691, United States
Saint Louis University Institute

St Louis, Missouri, 63103, United States
San Antonio Eye Center

San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States
Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
Snowy Range Vision Center

Laramie, Wyoming, 82070, United States
Southern College of Optometry

Memphis, Tennessee, 38104, United States
Spokane Eye Clinical Research

Spokane, Washington, 99204, United States
St Luke's Hospital

Boise, Idaho, 83702, United States
St. Louis Children's Hospital Eye Center

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
State University of New York, College of Optometry

New York, New York, 10036, United States
Texas Children's Hospital - Dept. Of Ophthalmology

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Lubbock, Texas, 79430, United States
The Emory Eye Center

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
The Ohio State University College of Optometry

Columbus, Ohio, 43210-1280, United States
Ticho Eye Associates

Chicago Ridge, Illinois, 60415, United States
U of MO St. Louis College of Optometry

St Louis, Missouri, 63121, United States
UAB Pediatric Eye Care; Birmingham Health Care

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
University Eye Center at Ketchum Health

Anaheim, California, 92807, United States
University of Florida Shands Hospital

Gainesville, Florida, 32608, United States
University of Houston College of Optometry

Houston, Texas, 77204, United States
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
University of Minnesota-Minnesota Lions Children's Eye Clinic

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States
University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7040, United States
University of Wisconsin, University Station

Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
Virginia Pediatric Eye Center

Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
Western University College of Optometry

Pomona, California, 91766, United States
Wilmer Eye Institute

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
Wolfe Eye Clinic

West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266, United States
Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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