RecruitingNot Applicable

Use of Tinted Contact Lenses for Concussion-Related Light Sensitivity

United States60 participantsStarted 2026-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to gather pilot data on the effectiveness of daily disposable tinted contact lenses in reducing photophobia (light sensitivity) following a concussion, with the goal of facilitating the return to work or school.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) * age 18 or older * Within 24 months of initial injury * experiencing symptoms of photophobia (light sensitivity), increased photophobia since the injury, or no symptoms of photophobia Exclusion Criteria: * moderate or severe concussion * active infection or inflammation that contradicts the use of soft contact lenses * subjects unable to safely perform insertion and removal of the contact lenses

What they're measuring

Number of participants that improved symptoms of light sensitivity with narrow band (tinted) contact lenses

Timeframe: Baseline, 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07223086

SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

Contact for this trial

Candice I Turner, OD

(205)934-0997 citurner@uab.edu

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