Which myopia fix is best for kids? new study compares glasses and lenses
NCT ID NCT06278974
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at three ways to correct nearsightedness in children: special glasses, regular glasses, and overnight contact lenses. It will track 90 kids aged 7–17 for one year to see how each method affects their quality of life, vision, and family costs. The goal is to help families and doctors choose the best option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- peripheral defocus spectacles, frame glasses, and orthokeratology lenses
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify which myopia correction method offers the best balance of vision control, quality of life, and cost for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all children. It compares existing methods, not a new treatment, so no breakthrough is expected.
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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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HeEyeHospital
RECRUITINGShenyang, Liaoning, 110000, China
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