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Effects of Prismatic Spectacle Lenses on Symptoms of Dizziness, Headache and Anxiety as Caused by Vertical Heterophoria
Effects of Vertical Prism on the Symptoms of Dizziness, Headache and Anxiety as Caused by Vertical Heterophoria: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Cross-over Study
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Primary Completion
November 2015
Actual (reported)
Study Completion
November 2015
Actual (reported)
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate whether, in patients diagnosed with Vertical Heterophoria, the symptoms of dizziness, headache and / or anxiety are reduced or eliminated when a kind of correction called vertical prism is added to the patient's normal eye glass prescription.
The experiment will involve giving the patient two pairs of glasses (one pair containing the baseline prescription with vertical prism (Standard Treatment Glasses) and the other pair containing the baseline prescription but without vertical prism (Placebo Glasses)) to demonstrate which pair of glasses is most effective in reducing the symptoms of dizziness, headache and / or anxiety in these patients.
Registry Overview
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Recruitment status
terminated
Actual enrollment (reported)
13 participants
Study completion date
November 2015
Actual (reported)
Listed locations
1 countries · 1 sites
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Study Timeline
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Study Start
November 2008
Date type not reported
This date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
Evidence of change / improvement of symptoms of headache, dizziness and anxiety as demonstrated by validated, self-administered survey tools for these symptoms
Survey tools administered at baseline, 5-7 days after wearing the first pair of glasses, 5-7 days after wearing the second pair of glasses, and when treatment is completed
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Evidence that a new survey tool developed by the authors to assess changes / improvement in dizziness, headache and anxiety associated with Vertical Heterophoria correlates to validated, self-administered survey tools for these same symptoms
New survey tool to be administered at baseline, 5-7 days after wearing the first pair of glasses, 5-7 days after wearing the second pair of glasses, and when treatment is completed
Study Arms (2)
Standard (Treatment)
ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Device: Lenses containing prismatic correction
Placebo (control)
SHAM COMPARATOR
Device: Lenses not containing prismatic correction
Interventions
Lenses containing prismatic correctionDevice
The patient will receive lenses containing prismatic correction for heterophoria, as well as correction for hyperopia, myopia and astigmatism as indicated during initial examination.
Standard (Treatment)
Lenses not containing prismatic correctionDevice
The patient will receive lenses containing correction for hyperopia, myopia and astigmatism as indicated during initial examination. The patient will not receive prismatic correction in these lenses.
Eligibility Criteria
Age14 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
You may qualify if:
First time appointment for a patient at designated optometry office for treatment of symptoms associated with Vertical Heterophoria
Must have symptoms of dizziness or headache or both:
PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Study Officials
Mark S Rosner, MD
Vision Specialists of Birmingham
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Enrollment
13 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
Study Design
Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 3, 2008
First Posted
November 5, 2008
Study Start
November 2008
Date type not reported
This date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
Placebo (control)
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Dizziness defined as one or more of these: lightheadedness,dizziness, vertigo, feeling off-balance, lack of coordination / "clumsy", unsteadiness while walking or drifting / veering to one side while walking, motion sickness
Headache defined as one or more of these: pain anywhere in the head,posterior neck / upper trapezius (upper back), face, and in and / or around the eyes
Duration of symptoms greater than 4 months
Evaluated for these symptoms previously by at least 1 other doctor (General Practice, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Neurology, ENT, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, PM\&R, Ophthalmology).
Age \>14
The patient (or their representative) must be able and willing to fill out extra paperwork
All Patients to be seen by same Optometrist for all visits
Must be willing to wear glasses.
The patient (or their representative) must be able to sign informed consent
Must have a driver for Follow Up visits where Control and Treatment Glasses are dispensed, and when Washout period is initiated
Must have a driver for Follow Up visits where Control and Treatment Glasses are dispensed, and when Washout period is initiated
Must have previous negative Neuroimaging (HCT or MRI) that was ordered to assess for headache and / or dizziness
You may not qualify if:
Previous diagnosis of strabismus, vertical heterotropia, CN 3, 4 or 6 palsy, "lazy eye"
Previous eye injury or eye operation (including RK and Lasik)
Diagnosis of glaucoma
Diagnosis of cataracts
Diagnosis of proptosis
Previous C-spine surgery / fusion
Previous Rx contains prismatic correction
\>18 PD of exophoria
\> 4 PD of vertical heterophoria on Initial Exam
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sensation Disorders
Mental Disorders
Communication Disorders
Neurobehavioral Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Eye Diseases
Vision Disorders
Phobic Disorders
Primary Completion
November 2015
Actual (reported)
Study Completion
November 2015
Actual (reported)
Last Updated
October 12, 2020
Record last verified: 2015-12
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