Back to resultsComputer Screen Properties Study
Primary Purpose
Dry Eye Syndromes
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Brightness
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Dry Eye Syndromes
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult person (18+) with intact vision who uses computers
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children (<18 years)
- Adult person without intact vision
- Adult who does not use computer screens
Sites / Locations
- NYU Langone Health
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm Type
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Arm Label
50% brightness group
Light App group
Control group
Arm Description
Participants will be using a computer screen reducing screen brightness 50%.
Participants in this group will use a modulating computer screen tone with flux or night shift app.
Participants in this group will be a control with no change in screen features
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
The frequency of dry eye symptoms
Participants will complete a pre-intervention survey to measure the frequency of dry eye symptoms.
The frequency of dry eye symptoms
Participants will complete a post-intervention survey to measure the frequency of dry eye symptoms.
The severity of dry eye symptoms
Participants will complete a pre-intervention survey to measure the severity of dry eye symptoms.
The severity of dry eye symptoms
Participants will complete a post-intervention survey to measure the severity of dry eye symptoms.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05042960
Brief Title
Computer Screen Properties Study
Official Title
Investigating the Effects of Screen Brightness and Warm Tone Modulation on Dry Eye Symptoms
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
February 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
September 15, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 12, 2023 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 12, 2023 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
NYU Langone Health
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to identify how various popular methods of changing computer screen settings affect dry eye symptoms (eye pain, grittiness, tearing, burning, etc.). Specifically, this study will examine if there are differences in effects of blue light blocking (F.lux app or night shift) versus reducing screen brightness on the symptoms of dry eye.
Detailed Description
After the initial survey, participants will be randomized by a randomization tool internal to Redcap to be in one of three arms of intervention: no intervention, screen brightness reduction to 50%, and tone modulator application. Instructions will be e-mailed to participants to explain the steps they must take depending on which treatment arm they are randomized to. Adherence will be monitored and assessed at the time of post-intervention survey. If participants have issues with the software of complying, they will be able to contact the research team at any point.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Dry Eye Syndromes
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
47 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
50% brightness group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will be using a computer screen reducing screen brightness 50%.
Arm Title
Light App group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in this group will use a modulating computer screen tone with flux or night shift app.
Arm Title
Control group
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Participants in this group will be a control with no change in screen features
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Brightness
Intervention Description
Changing the colors or brightness on the device (computer screen) for one month
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The frequency of dry eye symptoms
Description
Participants will complete a pre-intervention survey to measure the frequency of dry eye symptoms.
Time Frame
Day 1
Title
The frequency of dry eye symptoms
Description
Participants will complete a post-intervention survey to measure the frequency of dry eye symptoms.
Time Frame
Day 30
Title
The severity of dry eye symptoms
Description
Participants will complete a pre-intervention survey to measure the severity of dry eye symptoms.
Time Frame
Day 1
Title
The severity of dry eye symptoms
Description
Participants will complete a post-intervention survey to measure the severity of dry eye symptoms.
Time Frame
Day 30
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
100 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Adult person (18+) with intact vision who uses computers
Exclusion Criteria:
Children (<18 years)
Adult person without intact vision
Adult who does not use computer screens
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Leela Raju, MD
Organizational Affiliation
NYU Langone Health
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
NYU Langone Health
City
New York
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
10016
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in this article, after deidentification (text, tables, figures, and appendices).
IPD Sharing Time Frame
Immediately following publication. No end date.
IPD Sharing Access Criteria
Requests should be directed to sachi.patil@nyulangone.org To gain access, data requestors will need to sign a data access agreement. Researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal.Upon reasonable request
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