Eye-Opening study: why do some Kids' contact lenses work better for nearsightedness?
NCT ID NCT06647472
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study examines protein differences in the tears of nearsighted children who use special overnight contact lenses (orthokeratology) to slow down worsening vision. Researchers want to understand why some children get better control of their myopia than others. The study involves 20 children and uses advanced protein analysis to find clues that could lead to more personalized and effective treatments in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- orthokeratology lenses
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors personalize myopia treatment for children, improving outcomes for those who currently respond poorly to orthokeratology lenses.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 20 participants. It looks at biological markers, not direct treatment effects, so findings may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 who are currently being treated with orthokeratology lenses at the Ophthalmic Department, Vejle Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark.
- Ages
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5 to 14 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children treated with orthokeratology lenses. * Children on or above the 95th percentile of myopia growth curves for European children at the time of treatment initiation. * Treatment and follow-up duration ≥ 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of eye drops. * Objective signs of dry eyes on slit-lamp examination. * Active eye infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Øjenafdelingen, Vejle Sygehus
Vejle, Denmark
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