Connecting Contact Lenses and Digital Technology (NCT02921087) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Connecting Contact Lenses and Digital Technology
United States23 participantsStarted 2017-01
Plain-language summary
This study seeks to address whether or not different types of daily disposable soft contact lenses may be a beneficial option for patients complaining of eye strain and visual discomfort while using digital devices.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 18 to 35 years of age
. Spectacle prescription of -0.75 to -6.00 D sphere with no more than 0.75 diopters of refractive cylinder
. Current single-vision soft contact lens wearer
. Monocular acuity of 20/25 or better in each eye (Snellen)
. Self-reported minimum of 6 hours a day on digital devices
. Self-reported complaint of eyestrain on digital devices
. No ocular pathology and/or history of eye surgery
. No history of strabismus or strabismus surgery
Exclusion criteria
. Corneal staining, blepharitis and/or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) worse than Grade 2 using the Efron Grading Scale
. Negative Relative Accommodation (NRA) less than +1.50 D
. Exophoria at near \> 6 prism diopters10
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Subjective Symptom Improvement
Timeframe: Baseline and after 1 week of wearing each lens.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02921087
SponsorState University of New York College of Optometry