Improving computerized vision tests for better eye care
Official title: A Program to Develop Computerised Visual Function Tests for Cross Sectional Routine Clinical Practice and Long Term Monitoring to Detect Adverse Change in Visual Function.
Run by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust · NCT06224751 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing new computerized vision tests to see if they can better detect eye problems and help patients keep track of their vision over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 550 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT06224751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include male and female patients aged 3 to 99 with varying levels of visual function attending hospital eye clinics.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unwilling or unable to comply with the testing protocol or give informed consent may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to enhance the accuracy and range of computerized vision tests used in clinical settings. It focuses on validating new tests against established standards to improve the detection of visual impairments and monitor changes over time. The study will involve patients attending eye clinics, utilizing various acuity tests and potentially developing a home monitoring application for ongoing assessment. The goal is to integrate these tests with electronic medical records for better patient management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate and efficient vision assessments, improving patient outcomes in eye care.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in the use of computerized tests for vision assessment, indicating a positive trend in this area.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients attending hospital eye clinics, aged 3 - 99, inclusive. * Patients able to understand the information sheet, and willing and able to give informed consent to participate. * Patients with visual function ranging from normal to severely impaired. * Willing and able to comply with the visual function testing protocol. * Some validation studies require recruitment of disease specific groups (such as children with amblyopia or adults with age related macular degeneration). For Part B of the project which aims to develop and pilot a home monitoring application, only adult (18-99 years) subjects complying with the above who also own a suitable browser device will be recruited. Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling or unable to comply with the visual function testing protocol. * Unwilling or unable to give informed consent. * Unwilling to participate. * In other research trials.
Where it's running
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St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alistair Laidlaw, MD FRCOphth — St Thomas' Hospital, London
- Study coordinator: Abigail Orr, BSc
- Email: eyeresearch@gstt.nhs.uk
- Phone: 020 7188 4885
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.