Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to see if wearing a patch all the time for 3 months helps children with IXT keep their eyes straight better than not wearing a patch.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Children ages 3-8 who:
- Are diagnosed with intermittent exotropia (eyes that turn out some of the time)
- Have good vision
- Have never had eye surgery.
For more information about who can be in this study, please contact the study team at DEC-RA@duke.edu.
- Are diagnosed with intermittent exotropia (eyes that turn out some of the time)
- Have good vision
- Have never had eye surgery.
For more information about who can be in this study, please contact the study team at DEC-RA@duke.edu.
Age Range
3-8
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
If you choose for your child to join the study, your child will:
- Be randomly assigned (by chance, like the flip of coin) to wear, or not wear, an eye patch over one eye during all waking hours for 3 months
- Visit our clinic at the Duke Eye Center 2 times
At these visits, you and your child will answer some questionnaires, and your child will have eye exams and vision tests.
- Be randomly assigned (by chance, like the flip of coin) to wear, or not wear, an eye patch over one eye during all waking hours for 3 months
- Visit our clinic at the Duke Eye Center 2 times
At these visits, you and your child will answer some questionnaires, and your child will have eye exams and vision tests.
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Randomized Trial of Full-Time Occlusion Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia in Children
Principal Investigator
Nathan
Cheung
Protocol Number
PRO00111924
NCT ID
NCT05462821
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
OPEN TO ACCRUAL