Evaluating a device for screening vision problems in young children

Evaluation of the Photorefraction Screener Snapsight in Comparison With Cycloplegia Table-top Autorefractor in Ametropia in Pediatric Population Between 3 and 8yo, Multicenter French Study.

Not applicable Interventional Essilor International · NCT06882408

This study is testing a new device to see if it can effectively find vision problems in children aged 3 to 8, whether they wear glasses or not.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment315 (estimated)
Ages3 Years to 8 Years
SexAll
SponsorEssilor International Industry-sponsored
Locations2 sites (Nancy, France and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06882408 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the performance of a photorefraction device in screening for ametropia in children aged 3 to 8 years. Participants will undergo multiple refractive error measurements, visual acuity tests, and strabismus assessments during a single visit. The study compares the results from the investigational device with those obtained from a gold standard tabletop refractometer to evaluate sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. The trial includes children who wear glasses or do not, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of the device's effectiveness.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 3 to 8 years, regardless of whether they wear glasses.

Not a fit: Patients with ocular or systemic pathologies affecting vision or those currently using contact lenses may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved screening methods for refractive errors in children, facilitating early detection and treatment.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using photorefraction devices for screening, indicating potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 3-8 years when included in the study
* All skin phototypes (I to VI according to the Fitzpatrick classification)
* Wearing glasses or not
* Capacity to give valid consent
* Capacity to follow the protocol to obtain reliable measure
* Under French medical insurance

Exclusion Criteria:

* Under myopia control solution that may have an impact on refractive error (such as: atropine, orthokeratology,..)
* Wearing contact lenses
* Ocular or systemic pathology that may have an impact on vision or may interfere with the study measures (except strabismus)
* Under medication that may have an impact on vision or may interfere with study measurements
* Known contraindication to the active substance or to one of the excipients of eye drops (Mydriaticum 0.5%, Skiacol 0.5%)
* Known risk of angle-closure glaucoma
* Participation to another study that may have an impact on vision or may interfere with the study measures

Where this trial is running

Nancy, France and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions AmetropiaMyopiaRefractive ErrorAstigmatism
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.