Using music to improve attention during eye exams for kids with glaucoma
The Role of Music in Enhancing Attention During Visual Field Exams for Pediatric Glaucoma Patients
NA · Johns Hopkins University · NCT06971588
This study is testing if listening to music during eye exams can help kids with glaucoma pay better attention and have a better experience.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Bethesda, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06971588 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates whether music can enhance attention and improve the quality of visual field exams in pediatric patients diagnosed with glaucoma or suspected of having it. Participants aged 8-17 will be randomly assigned to either a control group, which will take the exam without music, or an experimental group, which will listen to music during the exam. Each participant will undergo both conditions on separate visits, allowing for a comparison of results and experiences. The study aims to identify the most effective type of music to optimize patient experience and test outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 8-17 with a diagnosis of glaucoma or suspected glaucoma.
Not a fit: Patients who are post-operative or non-English speaking may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved attention and more accurate results during visual field exams for pediatric glaucoma patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of music in medical settings is not novel, this specific application in pediatric glaucoma exams is relatively untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Glaucoma or glaucoma suspect Exclusion Criteria: * Post operative patient * Non English speaking
Where this trial is running
Bethesda, Maryland
- Wilmer Eye Institute — Bethesda, Maryland, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Courtney Kraus, MD — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Courtney Kraus, MD
- Email: ckraus6@jh.edu
- Phone: 240-482-1100
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.
Conditions: Glaucoma, Pediatric, Music, Research, Ophthalmology