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Improving Glare and Visual Comfort for Patients With Visual Impairment

Primary Purpose

Photophobia, Visual Impairment, Low Vision

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Acuvue Oasys with Transitions
Sponsored by
Nova Southeastern University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Photophobia

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 64 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Ability to give informed consent Able to speak and read English Experience glare and light sensitivity that impacts patient's daily living activities Have confirmed diagnosis of ocular condition including but not limited to Stargardt's, Cone dystrophy, Cone-rod dystrophy, Albinism, Retinitis Pigmentosa and Achromatopsia. Willing and able to wear the contact lenses as instructed Exclusion Criteria: Are pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study Have current/recent ocular infection, inflammation, surgery in the past 3 months that contraindicates contact lens wear

Sites / Locations

  • Nova Southeastern UniversityRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Treatment group

Arm Description

All participants will be fit with Acuvue Oasys with Transitions.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Glare test
Measure visual acuity and contrast sensitivity with or without illumination source

Secondary Outcome Measures

Visual Activities Questionnaire on Glare and Light sensitivity visual functions
Patient will rate 7 questions on scale ranges from 1-5, higher score indicates more symptoms related to glare and light sensitivity during daily living tasks. Max value 35

Full Information

First Posted
August 25, 2022
Last Updated
June 19, 2023
Sponsor
Nova Southeastern University
Collaborators
American Academy of Optometry
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05829135
Brief Title
Improving Glare and Visual Comfort for Patients With Visual Impairment
Official Title
Managing Visual Comfort and Function in Patients With Low Vision Using Acuvue Oasys
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
May 1, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Nova Southeastern University
Collaborators
American Academy of Optometry

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
Yes
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
To assess the use of contact lenses with transitions technology to improve glare, light sensitivity and overall visual comfort in patients with visual impairment.
Detailed Description
Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology can adapt to the amount of visible light in the environment, darkening the lenses in bright sunlight, and returning to regular tint in normal or dim environment. Purpose of this study is to assess whether individuals with visual impairment may benefit from these lenses to minimize glare, light sensitivity symptoms and improve the overall visual comfort.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Photophobia, Visual Impairment, Low Vision

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
16 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Treatment group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
All participants will be fit with Acuvue Oasys with Transitions.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Acuvue Oasys with Transitions
Intervention Description
soft contact lenses with darkening technology
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Glare test
Description
Measure visual acuity and contrast sensitivity with or without illumination source
Time Frame
Measure change from baseline at the 6 week follow-up visit
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Visual Activities Questionnaire on Glare and Light sensitivity visual functions
Description
Patient will rate 7 questions on scale ranges from 1-5, higher score indicates more symptoms related to glare and light sensitivity during daily living tasks. Max value 35
Time Frame
Measure change from baseline at the 6 week follow-up visit

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
64 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ability to give informed consent Able to speak and read English Experience glare and light sensitivity that impacts patient's daily living activities Have confirmed diagnosis of ocular condition including but not limited to Stargardt's, Cone dystrophy, Cone-rod dystrophy, Albinism, Retinitis Pigmentosa and Achromatopsia. Willing and able to wear the contact lenses as instructed Exclusion Criteria: Are pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study Have current/recent ocular infection, inflammation, surgery in the past 3 months that contraindicates contact lens wear
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
So Yeon Lee, OD
Phone
9542624200
Email
slee@nova.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Samantha McIntosh, OD
Phone
9542624200
Email
sm1554@nova.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
So Yeon Lee, OD
Organizational Affiliation
Nova Southeastern University
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Nova Southeastern University
City
Davie
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33332
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
So Yeon Lee, OD
Phone
954-262-4200
Email
slee@nova.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Samantha McIntosh, OD
Phone
9542624200
Email
sm1554@nova.edu

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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