Understanding factors affecting eye health in children
Official title: Factors Influencing Physiological Hyperopia in Children: A Prospective Nested Case-control Study
Run by Beijing Tongren Hospital · NCT06498947 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at what affects eye health in kids aged 6-9 to see how certain factors might help prevent nearsightedness from getting worse.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1006 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Beijing Tongren Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 12, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06498947 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 6-9 years who can cooperate during examinations and whose parents are willing to provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with pre-existing conditions such as heart disease, cranial trauma, epilepsy, Down syndrome, or glaucoma 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 investigates the factors influencing physiological hyperopia in children aged 6-9 years, aiming to understand its role in preventing myopia progression. By establishing a prospective cohort of preschoolers, the study seeks to identify key factors that contribute to the fading of physiological hyperopia and the onset of myopia. The research is particularly focused on the critical stages of childhood development where these changes occur, providing valuable insights into eye health in young populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better prevention strategies for myopia in children, potentially reducing the incidence of severe vision impairment later in life.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific focus on physiological hyperopia in this age group may be novel, previous studies have shown that understanding myopia progression can lead to effective interventions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged 6-9 years old, male or female; 2. Good cooperation in examination; 3. Parents cooperate and sign the informed consent form; Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children with a history of drug allergy; 2. Pediatric patients with heart disease, cranial trauma or epilepsy, Down syndrome, or glaucoma will be excluded from the cohort.
Where it's running
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Beijing Tongren Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Huaying Xu, MD
- Email: xuhuaying99@163.com
- Phone: 18813072901
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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.