Nightly eye drops may keep Kids' vision sharp longer
NCT ID NCT07567040
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a nightly drop of low-dose atropine in both eyes can delay the start of nearsightedness in children aged 6–11 who are not yet nearsighted. Over 600 kids will be randomly assigned to get either the atropine drops or placebo drops for two years. The main goal is to see if fewer children become nearsighted in the atropine group compared to the placebo group.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Atropine sulfate 0.05% eye drops
What this could lead to
If successful, this could give children a simple way to delay or prevent nearsightedness, reducing the need for glasses or contacts later.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all children. Atropine drops can cause light sensitivity or blurry near vision, and the effect may wear off after stopping.
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Case Western Reserve Department of Ophthalmology
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Illinois College of Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60616, United States
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Indiana University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBloomington, Indiana, 47405, United States
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New England College of Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Drexel University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGElkins Park, Pennsylvania, 19027, United States
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Rosenberg College of Optometry at the University of Incarnate Word
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGFullerton, California, 92831, United States
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Southern College of Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMemphis, Tennessee, 38104, United States
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Stanford University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94303, United States
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State University of New York College of Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10036, United States
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The Ohio State University College of Optometry
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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University of Alabama School of Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBerkeley, California, 94720, United States
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University of Houston College of Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77004, United States
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