New spectacle lens shows promise for sharper vision in myopia
NCT ID NCT07668102
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a special lens called HAL for people with nearsightedness (myopia). 88 participants wore either the HAL lens or a standard single vision lens. Researchers measured reading speed and how well they could see at different distances and contrasts. The goal was to see if the HAL lens provides better vision performance than standard lenses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HAL spectacle lens
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this lens could offer better vision performance for people with myopia compared to standard single vision lenses.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on vision performance, not long-term myopia control. Results may not apply to all users.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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88 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Existing subjects from Essilor R\&D Study WS10246 clinical study. * Ability to comply with study procedures. * Informed consent of parent/guardian and assent of subject. Exclusion Criteria: * Current ocular infection, inflammation, or irritation likely to affect vision.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, Illinois, 60616, United States
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Kannarr Eye Care
Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762, United States
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New England College of Optometry
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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SUNY College of Optometry
New York, New York, 10036, United States
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Sabal Eye Care
Longwood, Florida, 32779, United States
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Sacco Eye Group
Vestal, New York, 13850, United States
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Scripps Poway Optometry
San Diego, California, 92131, United States
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