Music for Pediatric Glaucoma

Overseen By Zain Afzal

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

40 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of the study is to see if the use of music improves attention during visual field exams for pediatric glaucoma patients.

Research Team

Courtney Kraus, MD

Principal Investigator

Johns Hopkins University

Eligibility Criteria

This clinical trial is for children with glaucoma who are undergoing visual field exams. The study aims to include those who can participate in the exam and follow instructions with music playing.

Inclusion Criteria

I have glaucoma or might have it.

Exclusion Criteria

Non English speaking

I have had surgery recently.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Music

Trial Overview The trial is testing whether playing music during a visual field exam can help pediatric patients with glaucoma pay better attention, potentially leading to more accurate test results.

Participant Groups

Group I: Non-Music Group (first) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This arm will involve the completion of the VFE with no music first, and then they will crossover and complete the arm involving the use of music during the visual field exam.

Group II: Music Group (first) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This arm will involve the use of music during their initial VFE, and then they will take part in the non-music group during their second visit.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Johns Hopkins University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,366

Recruited

15,160,000+