34 Participants Needed

Biofeedback for Nystagmus

MD
SM
Overseen BySamuel Markowitz, MD
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Monica Daibert Nido
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new technique to help infants with uncontrolled eye movements improve their vision. The technique uses visual and audio cues to teach better eye control, aiming to make vision clearer and more stable. The study will see if this method can help these patients see better at different distances. This technique has been used in visual training to help patients become aware of their eye movements and improve certain eye conditions.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is biofeedback training safe for treating nystagmus?

The studies on biofeedback training for nystagmus do not report any safety concerns, suggesting it is generally safe for use in humans.12345

How does biofeedback training differ from other treatments for nystagmus?

Biofeedback training for nystagmus is unique because it helps patients gain voluntary control over their eye movements by providing real-time feedback, allowing them to reduce the intensity and frequency of their eye movements. This approach can improve visual functions and quality of life without the need for medication or surgery, making it a non-invasive alternative to traditional treatments.12367

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Biofeedback Training for Nystagmus?

Research shows that biofeedback training can help people with nystagmus (a condition causing involuntary eye movements) by reducing the severity of eye movements and improving vision. Studies have found that patients can learn to control their eye movements better, leading to improved visual stability and quality of life.12346

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Samuel Markowitz, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Toronto

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for individuals diagnosed with Infantile Idiopathic Nystagmus (IIN) who can follow visual and auditory instructions. It's not suitable for those with eye conditions that affect testing, inability to perform during tests, or other types of nystagmus besides IIN.

Inclusion Criteria

You have been diagnosed with infantile idiopathic nystagmus (IIN).
Ability to follow the visual and auditory stimuli and training instructions

Exclusion Criteria

Both of your eyes have cloudy areas that make it hard to do a certain type of eye test.
You cannot complete the required tests and training.
You have eye conditions that are not related to nystagmus.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks
1 visit (in-person)

Baseline Assessment

Participants undergo baseline assessments including visual acuity, fixation stability, and quality of life estimates

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Biofeedback Training

Participants undergo 4 biofeedback training sessions to improve oculomotor control and visual acuity

4 weeks
4 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in visual acuity and quality of life post-training

4 months
2 visits (in-person)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Biofeedback Training
  • Sham - simulated BT
Trial Overview The study is evaluating Biofeedback Training (BT), a new technique in low vision rehabilitation aimed at improving eye movement control. Participants will be compared to a control group receiving simulated BT to measure the effectiveness of the real intervention.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Group A (treatment)Active Control1 Intervention
Group II: Group B (control)Placebo Group1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Monica Daibert Nido

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1
Recruited
30+

Citations

Post audio-visual biofeedback training visual functions and quality of life in paediatric idiopathic infantile nystagmus: A pilot study. [2022]
Use of eye movement auditory biofeedback in the control of nystagmus. [2019]
Changes in waveform of congenital nystagmus associated with biofeedback treatment. [2023]
Oculomotor biofeedback therapy. [2019]
Visual outcomes of audio-luminous biofeedback training for a child with idiopathic nystagmus. [2021]
Reduction of congenital nystagmus amplitude with auditory biofeedback. [2019]
Biofeedback techniques in the treatment of visual and ophthalmologic disorders: a review of the literature. [2019]
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