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Use of Tinted Contact Lenses for Concussion-Related Light Sensitivity
Led by University of Alabama at Birmingham · Updated on 2026-05-08
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the use of daily disposable tinted contact lenses to reduce light sensitivity, known as photophobia, in people who have had a mild concussion. The goal is to see if these lenses can help participants return to work or school more comfortably. This study is an interventional trial sponsored by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and involves adults who have experienced a mild traumatic brain injury within the last 24 months. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either broad band (clear) contact lenses or narrow band (tinted) contact lenses based on their scores on the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale (UPSIS-2). Those with a score of 26 or higher are fitted with one of these two types of lenses. The study compares the effects of these lenses on reducing symptoms of light sensitivity. During the study, participants are evaluated at baseline and again after one week to measure improvements in light sensitivity symptoms using the UPSIS-2 scale. Researchers will monitor how many participants experience symptom improvement with the tinted lenses. Participants will be involved in lens fitting and follow-up assessments, with the study lasting at least one week from the start of lens use.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Use of Tinted Contact Lenses for Concussion-Related Light Sensitivity
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)
- Age 18 years or older
- Within 24 months of initial injury
- Experiencing symptoms of photophobia (light sensitivity), increased photophobia since injury, or no symptoms of photophobia
You will not qualify if you...
- Moderate or severe concussion
- Active infection or inflammation that contradicts the use of soft contact lenses
- Unable to safely perform insertion and removal of the contact lenses
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 week
Participants with concussion and light sensitivity are fit with either narrow band (tinted) or broad band (clear) contact lenses based on their survey results.
1 baseline visit and 1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UAB Eye Care
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Candice I Turner, OD
K
Katherine K Weise, OD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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