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The Short-term Impact of Different Types of Red Light Therapy on Choroid and Retina in Adults with Myopia
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2024-12-31
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
40 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the short-term effects of different types of red light therapies on the choroidal and retinal structures in adults with myopia. The main goal is to find out which areas or cells of the retina are most affected by repeated low-level red-light (RLRL) therapy, especially regarding choroidal thickening. The study also aims to check the safety of these red light therapies in adults aged 18 to 40 years with myopia. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups receiving RLRL therapy using the Eyerising Myopia Management Device. The groups differ by the size and shape of red light spots used on the retina but have the same light power. Each participant will receive daily treatments for 14 days, with two 3-minute sessions each day separated by at least 4 hours. The therapy device settings vary by group to test different light spot patterns while ensuring participant safety. Before starting treatment, baseline eye exams and measurements will be done, including visual acuity, eye length, retinal imaging, and electrical activity tests. During the 14-day treatment, participants will have daily eye assessments to monitor changes. The study will measure changes in choroidal thickness, retinal electrical activity, axial length, and vision clarity, along with detailed imaging reports. This helps researchers understand how red light therapy affects myopia and identifies areas of the retina that respond most to the treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Red Light Therapy: Short-term Choroidal and Retinal Changes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 to 40 years
- Myopic spherical equivalent refraction between -1.00D and -6.00D in both eyes
- Best corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better
- Provide informed consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Anisometropia greater than 1.50D
- Eye diseases other than refractive errors, including strabismus and binocular vision abnormalities
- Systemic diseases such as endocrine or cardiac conditions, or developmental abnormalities
- Inability to attend regular follow-up visits
- Received repeated low-level red-light therapy in the past 6 months
- Contraindications to repeated low-level red-light therapy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
M
Mingguang He
Y
Yanxian Chen
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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