Morning or evening patching for lazy eye? study seeks best timing

NCT ID NCT07294599

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Yarmouk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether patching the stronger eye in the morning (8-10 AM) or evening (5-7 PM) works better for improving vision in children with lazy eye (amblyopia). About 100 children aged 4-8 will wear an eye patch for 2-6 hours daily over 6 months. The goal is to see if timing affects how much vision improves, which could make treatment more effective and easier for families.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: eye-patching (occlusion therapy)
What this could lead to: If timing matters, this could help doctors prescribe patching at the most effective time of day, improving vision outcomes for children with lazy eye.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 children. The timing difference may have little or no effect on vision, and results may not apply to all types of amblyopia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amblyopia anisometropia strabismus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AMBLYOPIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Irbid Medical Consultation Center

Irbid, Irbid Governorate, 21163, Jordan
Princess Basma teaching hospital

Irbid, Irbid Governorate, 21163, Jordan

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