Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Clinical trials sponsored by Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, explained in plain language.
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Eye surgery showdown: which needle spot works best for kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different needle insertion points during a specific eye surgery (YAMANE technique) for children and teens aged 4-18 with a condition called congenital ectopia lentis, where the eye's natural lens is out of place. The goal is to see which needle position leads…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:39 UTC
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Tiny needle change could sharpen vision for kids with rare eye condition
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different needle insertion spots (2mm vs 2.5mm from the edge of the clear part of the eye) during a special lens implant surgery for children aged 4-18 with congenital ectopia lentis, a condition where the eye's natural lens is out of place. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:29 UTC
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Smart glasses aim to halt nearsightedness in children
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests special glasses called D.D.C lenses that may slow down worsening nearsightedness (myopia) in children. About 316 kids aged 6 to 14 with mild to moderate nearsightedness will wear these lenses for 24 months. The goal is to see if the lenses are safe and better tha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:28 UTC
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Texting to save sight: new study tests myopia prevention in chinese schoolchildren
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether sending educational text messages (MyopiaEd) to parents can improve eye-care habits and slow nearsightedness in 1,330 third-grade students in China. Over one year, researchers will measure changes in outdoor time, screen use, and other behaviors. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:43 UTC
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New lens trick may help nearsighted patients see clearly without glasses after cataract surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special lens setting during cataract surgery can improve vision for people with high myopia (severe nearsightedness). 66 adults will get an enhanced lens in both eyes, with one eye set for distance and the other for near vision. Researchers will compare…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:33 UTC
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Eye surgery showdown: which centering method gives sharper sight?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two methods of centering laser eye surgery (SMILE) for people with nearsightedness. The goal is to see which method reduces blurring and improves visual quality after surgery. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods and follo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:20 UTC
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Carrot power: could these nutrients boost your eyesight?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a daily supplement of three plant pigments (lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, and zeaxanthin) for one year can improve contrast sensitivity—the ability to see subtle differences in light and dark—in healthy Chinese adults aged 35 and older. 220 participants…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New LASIK technique aims to restore reading vision without glasses
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a newer LASIK method called laser blended vision (LBV) helps people with presbyopia (age-related trouble seeing up close) better than the standard monovision LASIK. About 100 adults aged 40 to 55 will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Laughter and gentle exercise may soothe dry eyes, new study suggests.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether doing Baduanjin (a gentle exercise) or laughter exercises, along with using artificial tears, can improve dry eye symptoms better than using artificial tears alone. About 540 adults with dry eye will take part. They will practice their assigned activity f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen vision recovery after cataract surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to perform cataract surgery: one that breaks up the lens inside the lens capsule and one that does it above the capsule. The goal is to see which method helps patients see clearly sooner after surgery. About 128 adults aged 50 to 90 with dense catarac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Fine-Tuning laser eye surgery: could a tiny alignment adjustment sharpen your sight?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether making a small adjustment for eye alignment (called kappa-angle compensation) during SMILE laser surgery can improve visual quality for people with nearsightedness. About 224 participants aged 18 to 40 will be randomly assigned to receive the surgery w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Study seeks perfect drug combo for Kids' breathing tubes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best dose of alfentanil, a pain medicine, when used with propofol to place a breathing tube (LMA) in children aged 7 to 12 having day surgery. About 40 children will take part, and researchers will adjust doses based on how well the tube goes in. The g…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:40 UTC
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3000 residents to have eyes checked in landmark county vision study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check the eyes of 3,000 people in Xinxing County to see how common vision problems like needing glasses or cataracts are, and how well they are being treated. Participants include school children, seniors over 65, and people with diabetes. The goal is to measure a…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:19 UTC
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Eye surgeons test if tool placement speeds cataract recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study watches 300 cataract patients to see if the position of the surgical tip during surgery changes how the cornea heals and how quickly vision improves. Participants will have special imaging during their operation to track the tool's location. The goal is to find the bes…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Eye disease mystery: new study aims to uncover keratoconus secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 421 people with keratoconus, a condition that thins and bulges the cornea, to learn how it progresses and what factors increase risk. Researchers will track changes in eye shape and vision over time. The goal is to improve how doctors manage the disease and…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC