Using eye growth data to enhance treatment for nearsightedness in children
Official title: Leveraging CLEERE axial length data to improve myopia treatment
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10725732 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better treat nearsightedness in kids by understanding how their eyes grow, so doctors can predict who might develop myopia and find the best treatments for each child.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $433,125 |
| NIH project number | 1R21EY035270-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10725732 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are at risk of developing myopia or are already experiencing myopia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than 11 years or those who do not have any risk factors for myopia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the treatment of myopia, or nearsightedness, in children by analyzing data on eye growth. It focuses on developing a model that can predict which children are at risk of developing myopia and how effective treatments are for individual cases. By utilizing a large dataset from diverse ethnic groups, the study seeks to provide clinicians with better tools to communicate treatment impacts to families. The goal is to personalize myopia management and potentially prevent its onset in at-risk children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatments for myopia in children, potentially reducing the prevalence of this condition.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using longitudinal data to understand myopia progression, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jordan, Lisa a — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Jordan, Lisa a
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.