Tilted Gaze Target Test in the Examination of Children With Superior Oblique Muscle Palsy (NCT05882552) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Tilted Gaze Target Test in the Examination of Children With Superior Oblique Muscle Palsy
80 participantsStarted 2023-06-15
Plain-language summary
This study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind cohort study aimed at assessing the accuracy of the preoperative tilted gaze target test in predicting the degree of improvement in compensatory head position after surgery in children with superior oblique muscle palsy.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Year – 8 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 1 and 8 years old.
* History of torticollis less than 5 years.
* Ability to cooperate with basic examinations at the Tianjin Ophthalmology Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic.
* Complete clinical information available.
* Signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Both eyes cannot look at the same time or alternately
* Children with ocular disease other than oculomotor eye disease.
* Clearly defined systemic developmental abnormalities: Down syndrome, microcephaly, autism, Leber syndrome, central visual impairment, etc.
* Children who cannot cooperate with the examination due to age or other reasons.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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
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The accuracy of test in predicting the degree of improvement in head position after surgery