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EyeTurn App for Crossed Eyes

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Led By Kevin E Houston, OD
Research Sponsored by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
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Age 18 to 88
Ages 18 to 88
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
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Study Summary

This trial will test a new smartphone app that screens for and measures eye misalignment (strabismus). The app will be validated against known cases of strabismus and common clinical tests. The app will be evaluated as a screening tool in high risk populations.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You are able to look at a target for 30-60 seconds.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures
Strabismus angle with the app compared to ground truth and gold standard tests
Secondary outcome measures
Perceived Value Survey
Robustness
Test-Retest repeatability of the app

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: EyeTurn AppExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will have their eye alignment measured with both the experimental device (EyeTurn app) and the clinical gold standard tests or ground truth (simulated strabismus gaze angles).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryLead Sponsor
106 Previous Clinical Trials
12,759 Total Patients Enrolled
National Eye Institute (NEI)NIH
546 Previous Clinical Trials
1,403,243 Total Patients Enrolled
Kevin E Houston, ODPrincipal InvestigatorMassachusetts Eye and Ear
1 Previous Clinical Trials
11 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this research study currently have openings for participants?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this clinical study is currently recruiting volunteers, having been listed since February 1st of 2018 and last updated on April 16th 2021. The trial seeks to enrol 190 individuals from one primary site."

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Is my profile congruent with the criteria for this medical experiment?

"This experiment requires the recruitment of 190 individuals aged 18 to 88 who suffer from strabismus. Applicants must be able to fixate on a visual target for 30-60 seconds and meet other age criteria."

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Are participants aged 40 or older accepted for this investigation?

"The study parameters mandate that individuals aged between 18 and 88 may participate. There are 9 trials for minors, while those over 65 years of age have 6 options available to them."

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How many individuals have been recruited for participation in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research endeavor is currently enlisting patients; the original posting was on February 1st 2018 and most recent update occurred April 16th 2021. 190 participants are sought from a single site for this study."

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Who else is applying?

How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Ophthalmology of Clinical Research Office, Mass Eye and Ear
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
2
1

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I would like to check the app. To test strabismus easily at home not going to clinic.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Im aphakic for 20 years and I want to fix my eye because don’t look straight.
PatientReceived no prior treatments

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

It’s this app friendly for aphakic people?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

How responsive is this trial?

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~27 spots leftby Mar 2025