New study reveals the hidden toll of nearsightedness on daily life
NCT ID NCT06912802
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how nearsightedness (myopia) affects the quality of life of children and adults. Researchers surveyed parents of nearsighted children and adults with long-term complications from myopia. The goal was to understand the real-world impact of the condition, not to test any treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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344 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- 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.
Who is studied
Children or adolescents aged 5 years or older suffering from myopia (low, moderate, or high myopia) and adults suffering from myopia and its complications such as: cataract, macular degeneration, open-angle glaucoma, retinal detachment, and legal blindness/severe visual impairment.
- Ages
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5 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents (or other proxy) of children or adolescents aged 5 years or older suffering from myopia (low, moderate, or high myopia) defined by their spherical equivalent (SER): Low myopia is from -0.5 D (inclusive) to -3.0 D (inclusive), Moderate myopia is from -3.0 D to -6.0 D (inclusive) and High myopia is \<-6.0 D. * Adults suffering from myopia and its complications such as: cataract, macular degeneration, open-angle glaucoma, retinal detachment, and legal blindness/severe visual impairment. * Patients where myopia is a known or likely contributing factor to the complication. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents (or other proxy) of children aged 4 years and below. * Patients where the complication is likely unrelated to myopia (e.g., cataract caused by diabetes) will be excluded
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Copenhagen University Hospital
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Estudio Oftalmologico
Madrid, Spain
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Klinik für Augenheilkunde (Universitätsklinikum Freiburg)
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Florence, Italy
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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
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Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Rome, Italy
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St. Erik Eye Hospital
Solna, Sweden
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The San Carlos Clinic Hospital (Hospital Clinico San Carlos-HCSC)
Madrid, Spain
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University Hospital Necker Enfants Malades
Paris, France
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Universitäts-Augenklinik Mainz
Mainz, Germany
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