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New glasses aim to stop kids' eyesight from getting worse
NCT ID NCT03623074
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 3-year study tests whether a new type of spectacle lens can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 10. A total of 266 kids will wear either the novel lenses or standard lenses, and researchers will measure changes in eye length and prescription strength. The goal is to find a safe, easy way to control myopia without contact lenses or other treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- novel spectacle lens design
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these lenses could offer a simple, non-invasive way to slow worsening nearsightedness in children, reducing the need for stronger prescriptions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial with 266 children, so results may not apply to all. The lenses might not slow myopia significantly, and long-term effects are unknown.
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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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266 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2018
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: * Children 6-10 years of age (day prior to 10th birthday) at time of informed consent/assent * SER error between -0.75 and -4.50 D * SER power between the two eyes must be less than or equal to 1.50 D * Willingness to participate in the trial for 3 years without content lens wear Exclusion Criteria: * Previous or current use of contact lenses * Previous or current use of bifocals, progressive addition spectacles lenses * Previous or current use of myopia control treatment * Astigmatism worse then -1.25 DC in either eye
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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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Advanced Eyecare, PC
Raytown, Missouri, 64133, United States
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Center for Ocular Research & Education, School of Optometry, University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science
Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Dept of Clinical Research, South Shore Eye Care, LLP
Wantagh, New York, 11793, United States
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Dunes Eye Consultants
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, 57049, United States
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Eye Associates of Northeast Louisiana (DBA Haik Humble Eye Center) Research Dept
West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, United States
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Golden Optometric Group
Whittier, California, 90606, United States
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Kannarr Eye Care
Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762, United States
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SUNY School 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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Total Eye Care
Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States
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University of Houston College of Optometry
Houston, Texas, 77204, United States
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Visual Performance Center
Pensacola, Florida, 32503, United States
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William J Bogus, OD, FAAO
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States
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