Light Emitting Diodes With a Continuous Spectrum of 430-780nm for Myopia Prevention
Effect of Light Emitting Diodes With a Continuous Spectrum of 430-780nm Used in the Classroom on Myopia Prevention Among School-Aged Children: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with a continuous spectrum of 430-780 nm for lighting in the classroom on myopia prevention among children in Grades 2 and 3.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Feb 2023
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 5, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 15, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 22, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2025
CompletedMarch 5, 2024
March 1, 2024
2.8 years
February 5, 2023
March 4, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Cumulative incidence of myopia.
Myopia is defined as a cycloplegic spherical equivalent refraction (SER) of at least -0.5 D. Incident myopia was defined as myopia detected in children who did not have myopia at baseline.
2 years
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Change in SER (D).
2 years
Change in axial length (AL, mm)
2 years
Satisfaction with classroom lighting
2 years
Other Outcomes (4)
Change in corneal curvature (mm)
2 years
Change in anterior chamber depth (mm)
2 years
Change in lens thickness (mm)
2 years
- +1 more other outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Regular LEDs
NO INTERVENTIONStudents will accept regular LEDs with a spectrum of 430-630 nm for lighting in the classroom.
Novel LEDs
EXPERIMENTALStudents will accept novel LEDs with a spectrum of 430-780 nm for lighting in the classroom.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- All the students in Grades 2 and 3 from the 8 schools participated in a myopia surveillance program in Zengcheng District, Guangzhou, China.
- Provision of consent and able to participate in all required activities of the study.
You may not qualify if:
- Schools without Grade 2 or Grade 3.
- Schools that only had one class in either grade.
- Children who refused to accept cycloplegia and/or other examinations.
- Children with ocular abnormalities and/or previous history of ocular surgery.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 5, 2023
First Posted
February 15, 2023
Study Start
February 22, 2023
Primary Completion
December 1, 2025
Study Completion
December 1, 2025
Last Updated
March 5, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-03