Can a pair of glasses slash motorcycle crashes?
NCT ID NCT05466955
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether providing free corrective glasses to young motorcycle drivers with myopia (nearsightedness) can reduce the number of crashes and near-misses. Participants are university students in Ho Chi Minh City who drive regularly and have uncorrected or under-corrected vision. Their motorcycles will be fitted with cameras and sensors to record driving events over 18 months. The goal is to see if better vision leads to safer roads, which could encourage stricter vision standards for drivers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Free eye glasses for un- or under-corrected myopia
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple vision correction prevents road accidents, supporting stricter vision checks for drivers and wider access to glasses.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and focused on young drivers in one city, so results may not apply broadly. Also, glasses may not be worn consistently, and the study is not designed to prove a long-term safety effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Bang Ward 11, 217, Vietnam
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