Video games could make lazy eye treatment fun for kids
NCT ID NCT07472231
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding specially designed digital games to standard eye-patch therapy can improve vision and motivation in children aged 4 to 7 with lazy eye (amblyopia). Sixty-six children will either wear an eye patch alone or combine it with a touchscreen or augmented reality game. Researchers will measure changes in vision, depth perception, and emotional well-being over the short term.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Serious touchscreen game or augmented reality game combined with an eye patch
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make lazy eye treatment more engaging and effective for children, potentially improving vision and reducing anxiety about treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early exploratory study with only 66 children. The games may not provide additional benefit over standard patching, and results may not apply to all children with amblyopia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200092, China
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