Can special glasses stop Kids' eyesight from getting worse?

NCT ID NCT05886348

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether new spectacle lenses can safely slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. About 249 kids will wear either the novel lenses or standard single vision glasses for 36 months. Researchers will measure changes in eye length and prescription strength to see if the new lenses work better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Novel spectacle lenses (Model-A and Model-B)

What this could lead to

If successful, these lenses could offer a non-invasive way to slow down worsening nearsightedness in children, reducing the need for stronger prescriptions.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-sized trial, and results may not apply to all children. The lenses might not slow myopia better than standard glasses, and long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, China

  • Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University

    Shanghai, China

  • Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital

    Guangzhou, China

  • Shengyang He Eye Specialist Hospital

    Shengyang, China

  • Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital

    Tianjin, China