Can we predict which kids will need glasses? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07316998
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 100 children ages 4 to 8 who currently have perfect vision to see who develops nearsightedness (myopia) over 2 to 5 years. Researchers will track eye measurements and daily habits to uncover why some children become nearsighted while others don't. The goal is to better predict and eventually prevent myopia in kids.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.
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 aged 4 to 8 years at inclusion, emmetropic (cycloplegic refractive error between 0 and +2 diopters - inclusive - in spherical equivalent in each eye).
- Ages
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4 to 8 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 4 years and \< 9 years * Spherical equivalent measured by autorefractometer ≥ 0.00 and ≤ +2.00 diopters in each eye (cycloplegic autorefraction) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of trauma in at least one eye * Presence of inflammatory ocular pathology in at least one eye * History of intraocular pressure-lowering ophthalmic treatment, intravitreal injections, laser treatment, or myopia control therapy (e.g., atropine, orthokeratology, myopia control lenses) * History of ophthalmic surgery other than for the management of strabismus (e.g., cataract surgery, filtering surgery, intravitreal surgery) in at least one eye
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Fondation A. de Rothschild
RECRUITINGParis, 75019, France
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