Clinical Trial: Correction of Farsightedness in Children Study

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Correction of Hyperopia in Children Study

Brief Summary: Hyperopia (farsightedness) has been reported to be associated with reduced visual perceptual and reading abilities. However, there is controversy regarding whether or not to prescribe for low to moderate amounts of hyperopia. The Correction of Hyperopia In Children Study (CHICS) is a placebo-controlled, randomized, masked investigation of the effect of spectacle correction for moderate amounts of hyperopia on visual function, symptoms, attention, and reading skills in children.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Ohio State University

Current Primary Outcome: Reading ability [ Time Frame: 6 week primary outcome ]

Reading ability as measured by the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (K-TEA).


Original Primary Outcome:

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Attention [ Time Frame: 6 week primary outcome ]
    Attention as measured by the Cognitive Assessment System.
  • Symptoms [ Time Frame: 6 week primary outcome ]
    Improvement in symptoms as measured by a standardized questionnaire.
  • Visual ability [ Time Frame: 6 week primary outcome ]
    Improvement in accommodative and/or vergence function.


Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Ohio State University

Dates:
Date Received: May 9, 2007
Date Started: November 2003
Date Completion:
Last Updated: October 14, 2014
Last Verified: October 2014