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A More Engaging Visual Field Test to Increase Use and Reliability in Pediatrics
NCT02157025 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The majority of young children do not think that visual field (VF) testing of peripheral vision is similar to a game; therefore, it is not surprising that they have difficulty maintaining attention during VF testing and thus the test reliability suffers as a consequence. Poor VF reliability has been a longstanding, major issue since it leads to an increased number of tests and/or longer duration of time needed to determine when there are true vision losses. Providers are less likely to obtain VF tests in children since the results are of doubtful value and challenging to interpret when they are inconsistent. Effectively this means that children with untreated, slowly progressive eye diseases may go undiagnosed and incur greater visual losses. The investigators aim to create a prototype device that the investigators hypothesize will make VF testing more engaging for young children, thus increasing their attention and consistency of their responses to the test stimuli, which in turn should improve VF reliability. The components include a microdisplay video screen (1.5" diameter) as the fixation target (instead of the standard LED light) displaying video clips of popular cartoon characters, and audio clips of impersonated cartoon character voices presented by the test operator to provide instructional feedback based on the child's performance during testing. Improved VF reliability from the investigators intervention would translate to improved diagnosis and care for young childrens' peripheral vision loss through widespread implementation of the investigators innovative, affordable and readily adoptable system at eye care providers' offices.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Cartoon video fixation target and cartoon character voice audio instructions during Humphrey perimetry
- OTHER Usual Care procedures during Humphrey perimetry for children
Study Locations (1)
Florida
- The Eye Care Institute — Fort Lauderdale
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02157025
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02157025 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Nova Southeastern University, which has 82 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Glaucoma, Suspect appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Cartoon video fixation target and cartoon character voice audio instructions during Humphrey perimetry is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02157025 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02157025 about?
NCT02157025 is a clinical study titled "A More Engaging Visual Field Test to Increase Use and Reliability in Pediatrics". The majority of young children do not think that visual field (VF) testing of peripheral vision is similar to a game; therefore, it is not surprising that they have difficulty maintaining attention during VF testing and thus the test reliability suffers as a consequence. Poor VF reliability has been...
What is the current status of trial NCT02157025?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2015-02. Estimated completion is 2027-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02157025 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Glaucoma, Suspect, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia and Abnormalities of the Central Nervous System, Congenital Coloboma of the Optic Nerve, Optic Nerve Head Pits, Bilateral Congenital. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02157025?
The interventions under investigation include: Cartoon video fixation target and cartoon character voice audio instructions during Humphrey perimetry (DEVICE), Usual Care procedures during Humphrey perimetry for children (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02157025?
This trial is sponsored by Nova Southeastern University, which has 82 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02157025 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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