Impact of Electronic Devices on Myopia Development and Progression
Impact of School Curriculum Engaging Electronic Devices on Myopia Development and Progression in Primary Schoolchildren
2 other identifiers
observational
201
1 country
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Brief Summary
The aim of the stuy is to investigate the effects of the adoption of a curriculum with electronic devices for teaching materials and textbooks in Hong Kong schoolchildren on their changes in refractive error and visual function.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Sep 2013
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2013
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 26, 2014
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 29, 2014
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2015
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 1, 2016
CompletedJune 22, 2016
June 1, 2016
2.2 years
May 26, 2014
June 21, 2016
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Changes in refractive errors
cycloplegic autorefraction
2 years
Secondary Outcomes (2)
changes in axial length
2 years
Keratometric changes
2 years
Other Outcomes (1)
Phoria at distance and near
every 6-month
Study Arms (1)
e-book
study the course materials by using e-book
Eligibility Criteria
Primary schoolchildren in Hong Kong
You may qualify if:
- Chinese
- study local primary schools
You may not qualify if:
- with any ocular diseases and binocular anomalies might affect visual functions or refractive development
- with history of eye surgery
- have undertaken any kind of myopia control treatment, such as bifocal lenses, orth-K, eyedrops (e.g. atropine)
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic Universitylead
- Tung Wah Group of Hospitalscollaborator
Study Sites (1)
School of Optometry
Hong Kong, China
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Carly SY Lam, Professor
School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE CONTROL
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 26, 2014
First Posted
May 29, 2014
Study Start
September 1, 2013
Primary Completion
December 1, 2015
Study Completion
February 1, 2016
Last Updated
June 22, 2016
Record last verified: 2016-06
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share