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Correction of Myopia Evaluation Trial (COMET)

Launched by STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY · Sep 23, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 06, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Myopia Nearsightedness

ClinConnect Summary

Myopia (nearsightedness) is an important public health problem, which entails substantial societal and personal costs. It is highly prevalent in our society and even more frequent in Asian countries; furthermore, its prevalence may be increasing over time. High myopia contributes to significant loss of vision and blindness. At present, the mechanisms involved in the etiology of myopia are unclear, and there is no way to prevent the condition. Current methods of correction require lifelong use of lenses or surgical treatment, which is expensive and may lead to complications. The rationale fo...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Children between the ages of 6 and 12 years with myopia in both eyes (defined as spherical equivalent between -1.25 D and -4.50 D in each eye as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction), astigmatism less than or equal to 1.50 D, and no anisometropia (defined as a difference in spherical equivalent between the two eyes greater than 1.0 D) are eligible for inclusion. Exclusion criteria include visual acuity greater than 20/25, strabismus, use of contact lenses, birth weight less than 1,250 grams, use of bifocal or progressive addition lenses, or any conditions precluding adherence to the protocol.

Trial Officials

Jane Gwiazda, PhD

Study Chair

New England College of Optometry

Leslie Hyman, PhD

Study Director

Stony Brook Medicine

About Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University, a prominent research institution located in New York, is dedicated to advancing medical science through innovative clinical trials and research initiatives. As a sponsor, Stony Brook University leverages its extensive resources, interdisciplinary expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct rigorous clinical studies aimed at improving patient care and health outcomes. With a commitment to ethical standards and collaborative partnerships, the university fosters an environment conducive to groundbreaking discoveries and the translation of research findings into clinical practice.

Locations

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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