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Multifocal Contact Lenses for Near-Sightedness (PROTECT Trial)
PROTECT Trial Summary
This trial is testing two types of contact lenses to see which is better. One group will wear single vision lenses and the other will wear multifocal lenses. The trial will last for three years.
PROTECT Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowPROTECT Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.PROTECT Trial Design
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- I have used treatments or wearables for nearsightedness.I am between 7 and 12 years old.
- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: Treatment
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the age range of applicants for this trial exceeding 40 years?
"This trial has specific age restrictions, with the minimum being 7 years old and the maximum set at 13."
Who meets the eligibility criteria for enrolling in this clinical investigation?
"The current clinical trial is looking for 144 children aged 7-13 with progressive myopia to participate. The application requirements are gender neutral, must have astigmatism not exceeding -0.75 diopters, a spherical equivalent refractive error between -0.75 and -5.00 diopters inclusive, and anisometropia of less than 1.000 diopters"
Is enrollment available for this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research is recruiting participants since its initial post on January 22nd 2022 and the most recent update was October 3rd of that same year. The team needs 144 enrollees based in seven different locations."
In how many locations is this research investigation being conducted?
"Cooper Eye Care in New york, Fig Garden Optometry in Fresno, and Toronto Eye Care in Toronto are three of the seven sites currently enrolling patients for this trial. The other four locations remain unnamed."
How many participants has this research trial accumulated thus far?
"To progress this medical study, 144 patients that meet the specified inclusion criteria need to take part. Cooper Eye Care in New york and Fig Garden Optometry in Fresno, California are two of many sites offering their services for this clinical trial."
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