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New glasses aim to stop kids' eyesight from getting worse

NCT ID NCT03623074

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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

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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

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

266 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2018

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

6 to 10 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: * 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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Advanced Eyecare, PC

    Raytown, Missouri, 64133, United States

  • Center for Ocular Research & Education, School of Optometry, University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

  • Dept of Clinical Research, South Shore Eye Care, LLP

    Wantagh, New York, 11793, United States

  • Dunes Eye Consultants

    Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, 57049, United States

  • Eye Associates of Northeast Louisiana (DBA Haik Humble Eye Center) Research Dept

    West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, United States

  • Golden Optometric Group

    Whittier, California, 90606, United States

  • Kannarr Eye Care

    Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762, United States

  • SUNY School of Optometry

    New York, New York, 10036, United States

  • Sabal Eye Care

    Longwood, Florida, 32779, United States

  • Sacco Eye Group

    Vestal, New York, 13850, United States

  • Total Eye Care

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

  • University of Houston College of Optometry

    Houston, Texas, 77204, United States

  • Visual Performance Center

    Pensacola, Florida, 32503, United States

  • William J Bogus, OD, FAAO

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States

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