Glasses give kids a brighter future: study tests impact on learning and mental health
NCT ID NCT06065631
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study gave free eyeglasses to over 1,800 students aged 9-20 in Sierra Leone who had trouble seeing. Researchers wanted to find out if wearing glasses would improve their math and reading skills, and also help with anxiety and social well-being. The study was planned to last one school year, but was ended early.
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Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Freetown, Sierra Leone
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