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Cartoons beat tears: video distraction helps doctors check kids' eyes

NCT ID NCT02784132

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether playing a video on a tablet or computer during an eye exam helps young children cooperate. 101 children aged 1 to 4 years took part. The goal was to see if the video made it easier for doctors to examine the back of the eye within 60 seconds.

What this could mean

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Active substance
video diversion
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple technique could make eye exams easier and less stressful for young children.
What could go wrong
The study is small (101 children) and only tested in one age group (1-4 years). Results may not apply to all kids or settings.

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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

101 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Jun 2012

Finished

Jun 2014

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

1 year to 4 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: * patient aged 1 to 4 years of age (inclusive) with 2 examinable eyes Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who were blind, younger than 1 year of age, or older than 4 years of age

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BC Children's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3V4, Canada