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New Patching Methods for Lazy Eye

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Research Sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine
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Must have
Patients prescribed an eye patch by a pediatric ophthalmologist or optometrist to treat either strabismus, anisometropia, or deprivation amblyopia
Patients prescribed an eye patch by a pediatric ophthalmologist or optometrist to treat either strabismus, anisometropia, or deprivation amblyopia
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline
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Study Summary

This trial will compare two groups of amblyopic patients - those whose parents are instructed to pinch the superior and inferior edges of the patch before applying, and those whose parents are instructed to place the patch evenly around the orbit. The goal is to see if there is a significant difference in compliance between the two groups.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children up to 7 years old who have been prescribed an eye patch by a pediatric ophthalmologist or optometrist to treat lazy eye (amblyopia) or crossed eyes (strabismus). Children with known skin reactions to patch adhesives cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing two methods of applying an eye patch: the 'Pinch Patch' method, where parents pinch edges for comfort before applying, and the 'Flat Patch' method, applied evenly around the orbit. The goal is to see which method improves compliance in wearing the patch.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There may be no major side effects from this trial other than potential discomfort or skin irritation from using either type of eye patch application.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I wear an eye patch as prescribed for eye alignment or vision issues.
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I wear an eye patch as prescribed for eye alignment or vision issues.
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I am 7 years old or younger.
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I am 7 years old or younger.

Timeline

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

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Survey Responses

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Pinched PatchExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients assigned to the Pinched Patch Arm will be taught to apply their patches after pinching the middle of the superior and inferior edges of the patch so that the patch is convex and the center is raised above the eye.
Group II: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Patients assigned to the Control Arm will be taught to apply their patches using the standard technique -- applying the patch evenly and flatly around the orbit.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Baylor College of MedicineLead Sponsor
999 Previous Clinical Trials
6,001,737 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Pinch Patch/ flat Patch Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02236351 — N/A
Lazy Eye Research Study Groups: Pinched Patch, Control
Lazy Eye Clinical Trial 2023: Pinch Patch/ flat Patch Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02236351 — N/A
Pinch Patch/ flat Patch 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02236351 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is participation in this experiment still accessible to individuals?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this investigation, which was initially announced on the 1st of June 2014, is actively recruiting applicants. 200 patients need to be admitted from a single centre for the trial's completion."

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How many test subjects are engaged in this clinical experiment?

"Indeed, the available information on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this clinical trial is currently looking for participants. This research was originally advertised on June 1st 2014 and has been updated as recently as March 14th 2022. The study requires 200 volunteers from one particular site to participate in it."

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Who else is applying?

How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Texas Children's Hospital
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~19 spots leftby Mar 2025