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 May 11, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Houston, Texas, United States
Fullerton, California, United States
Eutaw, Alabama, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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