Binocular Games for Lazy Eye
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
To evaluate the effectiveness of enhanced binocular amblyopia treatments in achieving a more complete and stable recovery.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you must be willing to stop patching treatment for the 12-week study period.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Binocular Amblyopia Treatment, Binocular Amblyopia Therapy, Dichoptic Training, Balanced Binocular Viewing Therapy, Luminopia, CureSight, Vivid Vision for lazy eye?
Research shows that binocular treatments, like games and movies that balance visual signals, can improve vision in children with amblyopia (lazy eye) by enhancing the use of both eyes together. Studies comparing these treatments to traditional patching methods suggest they may be effective in improving visual acuity and binocularity.12345
Is binocular game therapy for amblyopia safe for humans?
How is the Binocular Amblyopia Treatment different from other treatments for lazy eye?
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for children aged 4-10 with lazy eye, who have a certain level of vision in their amblyopic (weak) and fellow eyes. They must be able to play binocular games, have not received similar treatments recently, and agree to avoid patching during the study. Children with significant strabismus, premature birth history, other diseases or developmental delays cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo binocular amblyopia treatment using contrast-rebalanced games for 8 weeks
Stereoacuity Training
Children achieving ≤0.4 logMAR at 8 weeks receive stereoacuity training
Additional Amblyopia Treatment
Children with residual amblyopia receive dichoptic movies for further treatment
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Binocular Amblyopia Treatment
Binocular Amblyopia Treatment is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Amblyopia associated with anisometropia and/or mild strabismus in children aged 4-7 years
- Amblyopia in children aged 4-<9 years with anisometropic, small-angle strabismic or mixed-mechanism amblyopia
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Retina Foundation of the Southwest
Lead Sponsor
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Collaborator