The goal of this study is to investigate the myopic control efficacy of two study soft contact lenses in children. Participants will be prescribed Lens A, Lens B or single vision contact lenses for the first year. Participants in single vision contact lenses group will switch to Lens A at 12 months. All participants will then continue lens wear for an additional 12 months. Their cycloplegic refraction and axial length will be monitored every 6 months for 2 years.
This is a double-masked and randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three interventions: two study contact lenses (CL)(Lens A or Lens B) or single vision (SVCL) for the initial 12 months. While the Lens A/B groups will continue their respective lenses, the participants initially assigned to the SVCL will cross over to Lens A at the 12-month mark. All participants will then continue lens wear for an additional 12 months. Their cycloplegic refraction and axial length will be monitored every 6 months for 2 years.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
126
Cycloplegic refraction change in spherical equivalent refraction (SER)
Cycloplegic SER (in diopter) will be measured using an open field autorefractor. Change in SER with cycloplegia from the baseline every 6 months for 2 years over the study period.
Time frame: Baseline, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months
Axial length changes
Axial length (mm) will be measured after cycloplegia using a non-contact optical biometer. Change in axial length from the baseline every 6 months for 2 year over the study period.
Time frame: Baseline, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months
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