New glasses design may help stop Kids' eyesight from getting worse

NCT ID NCT05894382

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether special glasses with a double helix lens design can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children and adolescents aged 6 to 13. About 236 participants will wear either the new glasses or standard single-vision glasses for over 10 hours a day. Researchers will measure changes in eye prescription and eye length over time to see if the new design is safe and effective.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Double helix design defocus lens spectacle frames
What this could lead to: If successful, these glasses could offer a simple, non-invasive way to slow down worsening nearsightedness in children, reducing the need for stronger prescriptions.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with 236 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The glasses must be worn over 10 hours daily, which may be challenging, and long-term safety is still being evaluated.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

degenerative myopia myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MYOPIA, PROGRESSIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Xiangui He

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201103, China

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