Virtual Reality Visual Field Testing as an Alternative in Childhood Eye Disease

Launched by DUKE UNIVERSITY · Nov 30, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to measure peripheral vision, which is the ability to see things off to the side without turning your head. Instead of using a large machine that you sit at, this study uses a virtual reality system called VisuALL that you wear like goggles. The goal is to compare how well this new method works against the traditional visual field test. The study is looking for both healthy children and young adults, as well as those with eye conditions, who need this type of testing.

To participate, children must be 17 years old or younger, or young adults aged 18-21 who were diagnosed with their eye condition before turning 18. They should also be able to wear the goggles for at least 10 minutes and have a parent or guardian who can give consent. The test is simple and doesn’t involve touching the eyes or using eye drops. It will take about 30 minutes and can be done during a regular eye appointment at no extra cost. Participants will also receive a parking pass for their visit and may get to use a home version of the VisuALL system for additional testing later on. If your child is selected, more details will be shared.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients must be at least four (4) years old
• • Cognitively normal (no developmental delay or syndrome)
• • Be able to tolerate wearing the virtual reality goggles for at least 10 minutes
• • Be able to provide informed consent of a parent/guardian (and assent if 12 years or older)
• • Do not have any ocular diseases that could interfere with the visual field testing
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Developmental delay
• • Inability to obtain consent
• • Inability to understand English