Screen reading mode may soothe tired eyes

NCT ID NCT07032909

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Beijing Tongren Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a 'comfort reading mode'—changing background and text colors on a screen—can prevent dry eyes and visual fatigue. 35 adults read on a screen for 45 minutes under different color settings. Researchers measured eye fatigue and dry eye symptoms before and after reading. The goal was to see if simple screen adjustments can make reading easier on the eyes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: comfortable reading mode (different background and text color settings on a screen)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward simple screen settings that reduce eye strain and dryness during reading.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be minor or not noticeable in real-world use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthenopia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

VISUAL FATIGUE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Tongren Hospitol,Capital Medical University,

Beijing, Beijing/China, 100730, China

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