Evaluating a video game program for treating lazy eye
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Dichoptic Gabor Videogame Program to Improve Visual Function in Children With Amblyopia
This study is testing a new video game designed to help children with lazy eye see better, comparing it to the traditional method of using eye patches.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital de Merida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mérida, Extremadura) |
| Trial ID | NCT06150391 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a novel home-based computer game designed to treat amblyopia, also known as lazy eye. The study compares visual acuity improvements in children using this dichoptic therapy against traditional patching methods. Participants will engage in exercises that utilize dichoptic Gabor patches and band-filtered noise masks, promoting perceptual learning and gamification. The trial will also explore whether this new approach can serve as an alternative or complement to conventional therapies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 4 to 12 years diagnosed with amblyopia.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as nystagmus, significant ocular pathology, or cognitive delays may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this innovative therapy could provide a more engaging and effective treatment option for children with amblyopia.
How similar studies have performed: While traditional methods have been well-studied, this specific approach using a computer game is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * The sample will be made up of children with amblyopia from 4 to 12 years old (amblyopia will be defined as the best corrected visual acuity less o equal to 0.8 in decimal units or \> 2 lines of difference between both eyes). Strabismus inclusion criteria will be \< 25 prismatic diopters, with a deviation ≥ 2 prismatic diopters. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with nystagmus, ocular pathology o cognitive delay will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Mérida, Extremadura
- Servicio de Oftalmología del Hospital de Merida — Mérida, Extremadura, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Perez-Benito, Dra — Hospital de Merida
- Study coordinator: Maria Perez-Benito, Dra
- Email: mariaperezbe@salud-juntaex.es; mariapb6@gmail.com
- Phone: +34 655 77 12 31
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.