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The Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation of Ethnicity and Refractive Error (CLEERE) Study

Launched by NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE (NEI) · Sep 23, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 14, 2024

Unknown status

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ClinConnect Summary

The Orinda Longitudinal Study of Myopia (OLSM) was started in 1989 to investigate normal eye growth and the development of myopia in over 1,200 school-aged children to date. Beginning in 1997, three parallel study phases are being conducted. Phase 1 investigates additional factors that may predict the onset of juvenile myopia (accommodative function, peripheral refractive error, intraocular pressure, and school achievement). Phase 2 compares and contrasts the optical ocular components and refractive error profiles of other ethnic groups with the predominantly Caucasian Orinda database. Phas...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Children were eligible if they were enrolled in the first through eighth grades in selected schools in Eutaw, Alabama; Houston, Texas; Orinda, California; or Irvine, California in the 1997-98 academic year and in the first grade only in Eutaw, Houston, and Irvine in the 1998-99 academic year.

About National Eye Institute (Nei)

The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), is dedicated to conducting and supporting innovative research to understand, prevent, and treat eye diseases and vision disorders. As a leading sponsor of clinical trials, NEI aims to advance knowledge in ocular health through rigorous scientific inquiry and collaboration with researchers, healthcare professionals, and institutions. By fostering the development of new therapies and technologies, NEI plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by visual impairments and eye conditions.

Locations

Houston, Texas, United States

Fullerton, California, United States

Eutaw, Alabama, United States

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