Vision Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia
(VT-IXT Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The main objective of this randomized trial comparing vision therapy to observation is to determine the short-term effectiveness of vision therapy on distance intermittent exotropia control. The results will help determine whether to proceed to a full-scale, long-term randomized trial.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is vision therapy safe for humans?
How is vision therapy different from other treatments for intermittent exotropia?
Vision therapy for intermittent exotropia is unique because it focuses on exercises to improve eye coordination and control, potentially offering higher success rates than surgery alone. It involves office-based vergence/accommodative therapy with home exercises, making it a non-invasive option compared to surgical interventions.678910
Research Team
Angela Chen, OD, MS
Principal Investigator
Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for kids aged 8-16 with a specific eye alignment issue called intermittent exotropia, where one eye occasionally drifts outward. They should have certain levels of control over their eye movement and good depth perception. Kids who plan to move soon or can't commit to the study's process are not eligible.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive 20 consecutive weeks of office-based vision therapy with home therapy
Observation
Participants in the observation group receive no treatment unless deterioration criteria are met
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Vision Therapy
Vision Therapy is already approved in United States, Canada, European Union for the following indications:
- Intermittent Exotropia
- Strabismus
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Intermittent Exotropia
- Strabismus
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Intermittent Exotropia
- Strabismus
- Convergence Insufficiency
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
Lead Sponsor
Southern College of Optometry
Collaborator
Case Western Reserve University
Collaborator
Salus University
Collaborator
American Academy of Optometry
Collaborator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborator
Stanford University
Collaborator
Ohio State University
Collaborator