Evaluation of a Program to Enhance Ophthalmic Compliance in Children and Adolescents with Special Needs

Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Dec 1, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a program designed to help children and teenagers with special needs, such as autism or developmental disabilities, better cooperate during eye examinations. The main goal is to see if this structured program, which includes various strategies to support their behavior and understanding, can improve how well these young people follow through with their eye exams.

To participate, children must be between 2 and 18 years old and have challenges that make it hard for them to cooperate during routine eye check-ups. Eligible participants will take part in six personalized training sessions over a few weeks, where they will practice skills to help them during eye exams. Before and after the program, their vision and behavior will be assessed to see how much they have improved. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and all genders are welcome.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Aged between 2 and 18 years.
• • 2. Diagnosed with or suspected of having autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, or intellectual disability.
• • 3. Experiencing difficulties cooperating with routine ophthalmologic examinations in general medical facilities due to cognitive, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Children and adolescents with developmental delays or disabilities who are capable of undergoing routine vision screenings during regular ophthalmologic visits or school health check-ups.