Engaging visual field testing for young children
A More Engaging Visual Field Test to Increase Use and Reliability in Pediatrics
This study is testing if using fun cartoon videos and audio instructions during vision tests can help young children with eye issues give better answers and get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 8 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nova Southeastern University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT02157025 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to improve the reliability of visual field testing in young children by using engaging cartoon videos and audio instructions during the Humphrey perimetry test. The investigators believe that making the test more interactive will help maintain children's attention and improve the consistency of their responses. By addressing the challenges of traditional visual field testing, the study seeks to reduce the number of inconclusive results and ensure that children with potential vision loss receive timely diagnoses and treatment. The study will involve children aged 5 to 8 who have been diagnosed with glaucoma suspect or optic nerve abnormalities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 5-8 with a diagnosis of glaucoma suspect or optic nerve abnormalities who can complete visual field testing.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously completed a visual field test using Humphrey static perimetry or have cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management of eye diseases in young children.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the innovative approach of using engaging multimedia for pediatric testing is relatively novel and has not been widely tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 5-8 * Seen previously in the clinics at Nova Southeastern University's The Eye Care Institute with a diagnosis for glaucoma suspect or optic nerve abnormalities * Able and willing to complete VF testing at 2 study visits about a week apart * Provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of having previously completed a VF test using Humphrey static perimetry * Inability to understand study or communicate responses (cognitive impairment) * Unable to understand, read and speak English fluently
Where this trial is running
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- The Eye Care Institute — Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: So Yeon Lee, OD
- Email: slee@nova.edu
- Phone: 954-262-1478
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.