Eye shape secrets: can drops or contacts slow nearsightedness?
NCT ID NCT06450132
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracks 75 nearsighted young adults over 12 months to see how low-dose atropine eye drops or soft multifocal contact lenses affect the shape of the eye. Participants are randomly assigned to one of these treatments or no treatment. Researchers will take eye photos and measure vision changes to understand how these interventions work.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-dose atropine eye drops and soft multifocal contact lenses
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help explain how these treatments slow nearsightedness progression, potentially leading to better myopia control options.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study focused on eye shape changes, not direct treatment outcomes. Results may not confirm effectiveness or safety for broader use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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