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Special contact lenses may slow nearsightedness in kids

NCT ID NCT04080128

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study followed 248 children with nearsightedness who wore soft bifocal contact lenses for two years and then switched to regular lenses for a third year. Researchers measured eye growth, light exposure, and pupil responses to understand why some children's nearsightedness gets worse. The goal is to better predict who will benefit from these special lenses.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
soft bifocal contact lenses
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help predict which children with nearsightedness will benefit most from special contact lenses to slow eye growth.
What could go wrong
This is an observational follow-up study, not a new treatment test. The findings may not lead to immediate changes in eye care.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

248 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2019

Finished

Jan 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Only those participants in the original BLINK Study who have consented to continue will be enrolled in BLINK2.

Ages

10 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants in the BLINK Study Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Myopia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • University of Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77204, United States

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