Cartoon characters could make Kids' eye exams more accurate
NCT ID NCT02157025
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether showing cartoon video clips and using character voices during a visual field test can help children aged 5-8 stay focused and give more reliable results. Twenty children with certain eye conditions will be tested twice, once with the cartoon intervention and once with standard care. The goal is to see if the engaging method reduces test errors and improves diagnosis of vision loss.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cartoon video fixation target and audio instructions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make visual field testing more reliable for young children, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnosis of vision problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study with only 20 children, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not significantly improve test reliability.
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The Eye Care Institute
RECRUITINGFort Lauderdale, Florida, 33328, United States
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