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CompletedNCT02983552ATS20Updated Jul 9, 2026Results posted

Binocular Dig Rush Game Treatment for Amblyopia

An interventional study of iPad® and Spectacle correction in Amblyopia, sponsored by Jaeb Center for Health Research. Completed at 62 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 4 Years to 12 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-09.

Sponsored by Jaeb Center for Health Research · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
320
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
4 Years to 12 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

To compare the efficacy of 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction with spectacle correction only, for treatment of amblyopia in children 4 to \<13 years of age.

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The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy of 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction with spectacle correction only, for treatment of amblyopia in children 4 to \<13 years of age.

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Conditions studied

  • Amblyopia

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Keywords

  • Amblyopia
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In context

Amblyopia

189 studies on the registry are indexed under Amblyopia; 41 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 320 is above the median of 60 across 137 interventional studies indexed under Amblyopia.

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
4 Years to 12 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  1. Age 4 to \<13 years
  2. Amblyopia associated with strabismus, anisometropia, or both (previously treated or untreated)

    1. Criteria for strabismic amblyopia: At least one of the following must be met:

      • Presence of a heterotropia on examination at distance or near fixation (with or without optical correction, must be no more than 5pd by SPCT at near fixation (see #6 below)
      • Documented history of strabismus which is no longer present (which in the judgment of the investigator could have caused amblyopia)
    2. Criteria for anisometropia: At least one of the following criteria must be met:

      • ≥1.00 D difference between eyes in spherical equivalent
      • ≥1.50 D difference in astigmatism between corresponding meridians in the two eyes
    3. Criteria for combined-mechanism amblyopia: Both of the following criteria must be met:

      • Criteria for strabismus are met (see above)
      • ≥1.00 D difference between eyes in spherical equivalent OR ≥1.50 D difference in astigmatism between corresponding meridians in the two eyes
  3. No amblyopia treatment other than optical correction in the past 2 weeks (patching, atropine, Bangerter, vision therapy, binocular treatment)
  4. Requirements for required refractive error correction (based on a cycloplegic refraction completed within the last 7 months):

    • Hypermetropia of 2.50 D or more by spherical equivalent (SE)
    • Myopia of amblyopic eye of 0.50D or more SE
    • Astigmatism of 1.00D or more
    • Anisometropia of more than 0.50D SE

    NOTE: Subjects with cycloplegic refractive errors that do not fall within the requirements above for spectacle correction may be given spectacles at investigator discretion but must follow the study-specified prescribing guidelines, as detailed below.

    1. Spectacle prescribing instructions referenced to the cycloplegic refraction completed within the last 7 months:

      • SE must be within 0.50D of fully correcting the anisometropia.
      • SE must not be under corrected by more than 1.50D SE, and reduction in plus sphere must be symmetric in the two eyes.
      • Cylinder power in both eyes must be within 0.50D of fully correcting the astigmatism.
      • Axis must be within +/- 10 degrees if cylinder power is ≤1.00D, and within +/- 5 degrees if cylinder power is >1.00D.
      • Myopia must not be undercorrected by more than 0.25D or over corrected by more than 0.50D SE, and any change must be symmetrical in the two eyes.
    2. Spectacle correction meeting the above criteria must be worn:

      • For at least 16 weeks OR until VA stability is documented (defined as \<0.1 logMAR change by the same testing method measured on 2 consecutive exams at least 8 weeks apart).
      • For determining VA stability (non-improvement):

        • The first of two measurements may be made 1) in current spectacles, or 2) in trial frames with or without cycloplegia or 3) without correction (if new correction is prescribed),
        • The second measurement must be made without cycloplegia in the correct spectacles that have been worn for at least 8 weeks.
        • Note: since this determination is a pre-study procedure, the method of measuring VA is not mandated.
  5. VA, measured in each eye without cycloplegia in current spectacle correction (if applicable) within 7 days prior to randomization using the ATS-HOTV VA protocol for children \< 7 years and the E-ETDRS VA protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-approved device displaying single surrounded optotypes, as follows:

    1. VA in the amblyopic eye 20/40 to 20/200 inclusive (ATS-HOTV) or 33 to 72 letters (E-ETDRS)
    2. VA in the fellow eye 20/25 or better (ATS-HOTV) or ≥ 78 letters (E-ETDRS)
    3. Interocular difference ≥ 3 logMAR lines (ATS-HOTV) or ≥ 15 letters (E-ETDRS)
  6. Heterotropia with a near deviation of ≤ 5∆ (measured by SPCT) in habitual correction (Angles of ocular deviation >5∆ are not allowed because large magnitudes of the deviation would compromise successful playing of the game.)
  7. Subject is able to play the Dig Rush game (at least level 3) on the study iPad under binocular conditions (with red-green glasses). Subject must be able to see both the red "diggers" and blue "gold carts" when contrast for the non-amblyopic eye is at 20%.
  8. Investigator is willing to prescribe computer game play, or continued spectacle wear per protocol.
  9. Parent understands the protocol and is willing to accept randomization.
  10. Parent has phone (or access to phone) and is willing to be contacted by Jaeb Center staff or other study staff.
  11. Relocation outside of area of an active PEDIG site for this study within the next 8 weeks is not anticipated.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Prism in the spectacle correction at time of enrollment (eligible only if prism is discontinued 2 weeks prior to enrollment).
  2. Myopia greater than -6.00D spherical equivalent in either eye.
  3. Previous intraocular or refractive surgery.
  4. Any treatment for amblyopia (patching, atropine, Bangerter filter, vision therapy or previous binocular treatment) during the past 2 weeks. Previous amblyopia therapy is allowed regardless of type, but must be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment.
  5. Ocular co-morbidity that may reduce VA determined by an ocular examination performed within the past 7 months (Note: nystagmus per se does not exclude the subject if the above VA criteria are met).
  6. No Down syndrome or cerebral palsy
  7. No severe developmental delay that would interfere with treatment or evaluation (in the opinion of the investigator). Subjects with mild speech delay or reading and/or learning disabilities are not excluded.
  8. Subject has demonstrated previous low compliance with binocular treatment and/or spectacle treatment (as assessed informally by the investigator)
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
320 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Binocular Computer Game Treatment

    Binocular computer game treatment is defined as playing a Dig Rush application on an iPad® 1 hour per day, 5 days per week for 8 weeks in addition to continued spectacle correction (if required)

    Other: iPad®

  • Active comparator
    Continued Spectacle Correction

    Continued spectacle correction is defined as wearing appropriate spectacle correction (if required) for all waking hours, 7 days per week for 8 weeks.

    Other: Spectacle correction

Interventions

  • OtheriPad®

    Binocular therapy using a Dig Rush application on an iPad®

  • OtherSpectacle correction

    Spectacle correction for all waking hours, 7 days per week

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) Older Cohort

    The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks

  2. Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Older Cohort)

    Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  3. Mean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) in Older Cohort

    Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up.

    Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

  4. Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Older Cohort)

    Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  5. Mean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) Younger Cohort

    The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

    Time frame: baseline and 4 weeks

  6. Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Younger Cohort)

    Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  7. Mean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) in Younger Cohort

    Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up.

    Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

  8. Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Younger Cohort)

    Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  9. Primary Outcome Measure (Older Cohort) Stratified by Sex

    NIH-required analysis, stratified by sex. The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

  10. Primary Outcome Measure (Older Cohort) Stratified by Race/Ethnicity

    NIH-required analysis, stratified by race/ethnicity. The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

  11. Primary Outcome Measure (Younger Cohort) Stratified by Sex

    NIH-required analysis, stratified by sex. The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

  12. Primary Outcome Measure (Younger Cohort) Stratified by Race/Ethnicity

    NIH-required analysis, stratified by race/ethnicity. The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. VA Improvement at 4 Weeks Defined as a Binary Outcome

    A secondary analysis will estimate the proportion of subjects with amblyopic-eye VA improvement of ≥ 2 logMAR lines (≥ 10 letters if E-ETDRS) at 4 weeks after baseline.

    Time frame: At 4 weeks

  2. VA Improvement at 8 Weeks Defined as a Binary Outcome

    A secondary analysis will estimate the proportion of subjects with amblyopic-eye VA improvement of ≥ 2 logMAR lines (≥ 10 letters if E-ETDRS) at 8 weeks after baseline.

    Time frame: At 8 weeks

  3. Distribution of Stereoacuity Scores at 4 Weeks

    Stereoacuity will be tested at near in current refractive correction using the Randot Butterfly and Randot Preschool stereoacuity tests. Stereoacuity scores (measure as seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 seconds of arc (if correct response). Nil was assigned a score of 4000 seconds of arc and was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  4. Distribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline

    Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 (if correct response). Nil (4000) was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted. For each visit, stereoacuity scores were ordered and assigned a rank score. Change in stereoacuity was calculated as the difference in ranked score between the enrollment and 4-week stereoacuity scores.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  5. Distribution of Stereoacuity Scores at 8 Weeks

    Stereoacuity will be tested at near in current refractive correction using the Randot Butterfly and Randot Preschool stereoacuity tests. Stereoacuity scores (measure as seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 seconds of arc (if correct response). Nil was assigned a score of 4000 seconds of arc and was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  6. Distribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline

    Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 (if correct response). Nil (4000) was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted. For each visit, stereoacuity scores were ordered and assigned a rank score. Change in stereoacuity was calculated as the difference in ranked score between the enrollment and 8-week stereoacuity scores.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  7. Distribution of Stereoacuity Scores (Participants With no History of Strabismus)

    Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (measure as seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 seconds of arc (if correct response). Nil was assigned a score of 4000 seconds of arc and was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  8. Distribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline (Participants With no History of Strabismus)

    Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 (if correct response). Nil (4000) was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted. For each visit, stereoacuity scores were ordered and assigned a rank score. Change in stereoacuity was calculated as the difference in ranked score between the enrollment and 4-week stereoacuity scores.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  9. Distribution of Stereoacuity Scores (Participants With no History of Strabismus)

    Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (measure as seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 seconds of arc (if correct response). Nil was assigned a score of 4000 seconds of arc and was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  10. Distribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline (Participants With no History of Strabismus)

    Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 (if correct response). Nil (4000) was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted. For each visit, stereoacuity scores were ordered and assigned a rank score. Change in stereoacuity was calculated as the difference in ranked score between the enrollment and 4-week stereoacuity scores.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  11. Binocular Therapy: Treatment Compliance and Fellow-Eye Contrast

    Data from the automated iPad log files will be used to provide an objective measure of compliance with binocular treatment (participants completion of \>75% of prescribed game play). The total amount of game play will be computed for the initial 4 weeks of treatment for the binocular treatment group, as well as throughout 8 weeks. Secondary analyses will evaluate the relationship between the total amount of game play with (1) change in VA and (2) change in stereoacuity after the first 4 weeks of binocular treatment. Data from the automated iPad log files will also be used to assess game performance as measured by the fellow-eye contrast.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  12. Binocular Therapy: Treatment Compliance and Fellow-Eye Contrast

    Data from the automated iPad log files will be used to assess game performance as measured by the fellow-eye contrast. The level and change in fellow-eye contrast will be computed for the initial 4 weeks of treatment for the binocular treatment group. Secondary analyses will evaluate the relationship between the change in fellow-eye contrast with (1) change in VA and (2) change in stereoacuity after the first 8 weeks of binocular treatment. Data from the automated iPad log files will also be used to assess game performance as measured by the fellow-eye contrast.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  13. Treatment Compliance With Spectacle Wear

    Parent-reported adherence with spectacle wear (excluding participants with reported compliance of 'N/A') for the initial 4 weeks. Patient reported to have completed \>75% of spectacle wear at 4 weeks.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  14. Treatment Compliance With Spectacle Wear

    Parent-reported adherence with spectacle wear (excluding participants with reported compliance of 'N/A') across 8 weeks. Patient reported to have completed \>75% of spectacle wear at 8 weeks.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  15. Mean Change in Fellow Eye Visual Acuity at 4 Weeks (Older Cohort)

    The mean change in fellow-eye VA from baseline to 4 weeks will be calculated and compared between treatment groups using ANCOVA with adjustment for baseline VA.

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks

  16. Mean Change in Fellow Eye VA at 8 Weeks (Older Cohort)

    The mean change in fellow-eye VA from baseline to 8 weeks will be calculated and compared between treatment groups using ANCOVA with adjustment for baseline VA.

    Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

  17. Ocular Alignment at 4 Weeks

    The proportion of subjects with development of new strabismus (no heterotropia at baseline and the presence of near and/or distance heterotropia at 4 weeks) or an increase from baseline ≥10∆ in a pre-existing strabismus at 4 weeks will be reported by treatment group and compared using Barnard's exact test. Ocular alignment will be assessed in current refractive correction by the cover/uncover test, simultaneous prism and cover test (SPCT), and prism and alternate cover test (PACT) in primary gaze at distance (3 meters) and at near (1/3 meter). Participants were classified according to whether they met the any of the following criteria at the 4-week visit: development of a new tropia (measured by SPCT) and/or worsening of a pre-existing deviation by 10 prism diopters (pd) measured by SPCT.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  18. Ocular Alignment at 8 Weeks

    The proportion of subjects with development of new strabismus (no heterotropia at baseline and the presence of near and/or distance heterotropia at 8 weeks) or an increase from baseline ≥10∆ in a pre-existing strabismus at 8 weeks will be reported by treatment group and compared using Barnard's exact test. Ocular alignment will be assessed in current refractive correction by the cover/uncover test, simultaneous prism and cover test (SPCT), and prism and alternate cover test (PACT) in primary gaze at distance (3 meters) and at near (1/3 meter). Participants were classified according to whether they met the any of the following criteria at the 8-week visit: development of a new tropia (measured by SPCT) and/or worsening of a pre-existing deviation by 10 prism diopters (pd) measured by SPCT.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  19. Distribution of Diplopia Frequency at 4 Weeks (Participant-reported)

    The proportion of subjects with each level of diplopia frequency will be reported by treatment group at 4 weeks. A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  20. Distribution of Diplopia Frequency at 8 Weeks (Participant-reported)

    The proportion of subjects with each level of diplopia frequency will be reported by treatment group at 8 weeks. A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  21. Change in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 4 Weeks (Participant-reported)

    A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit. Change in diplopia frequency from baseline to 4 weeks was reported categorically.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  22. Change in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 8 Weeks (Participant-reported)

    A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit. Change in diplopia frequency from baseline to 8 weeks was reported categorically.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  23. Distribution of Diplopia Frequency at 4 Weeks (Parent-reported)

    The proportion of subjects with each level of diplopia frequency will be reported by treatment group at 4 weeks. A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  24. Distribution of Diplopia Frequency at 8 Weeks (Parent-reported)

    The proportion of subjects with each level of diplopia frequency will be reported by treatment group at 8 weeks. A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  25. Change in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 4 Weeks (Parent-reported)

    A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit. Change in diplopia frequency from baseline to 4 weeks was reported categorically.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  26. Change in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 8 Weeks (Parent-reported)

    A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit. Change in diplopia frequency from baseline to 8 weeks was reported categorically.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  27. Frequency of Adverse Symptoms (Symptom Survey)

    The child and parent(s) will complete a 5-item symptom survey regarding the presence of various ocular symptoms within the past 2 weeks at enrollment and at each visit. The distribution of scores on each symptom survey item will be described for the enrollment exam and the 4-week exam for each treatment group. The distribution of change in scores on each symptom survey item will also be described for each treatment group.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  28. Frequency of Adverse Symptoms (Symptom Survey) at 8 Weeks

    The child and parent(s) will complete a 5-item symptom survey regarding the presence of various ocular symptoms within the past 2 weeks at enrollment and at each visit. The distribution of scores on each symptom survey item will be described for the enrollment exam and the 4-week exam for each treatment group. The distribution of change in scores on each symptom survey item will also be described for each treatment group.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  29. Distribution of Change in Adverse Symptom Frequency (Symptom Survey) From Baseline to 4 Weeks

    The child and parent(s) will complete a 5-item symptom survey regarding the presence of various ocular symptoms within the past 2 weeks at enrollment and at each visit. The distribution of scores on each symptom survey item will be described for the enrollment exam and the 4-week exam for each treatment group. The distribution of change in scores on each symptom survey item will also be described for each treatment group.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  30. Distribution of Change in Adverse Symptom Frequency (Symptom Survey) From Baseline to 8 Weeks

    The child and parent(s) will complete a 5-item symptom survey regarding the presence of various ocular symptoms within the past 2 weeks at enrollment and at each visit. The distribution of scores on each symptom survey item will be described for the enrollment exam and the 8-week exam for each treatment group. The distribution of change in scores on each symptom survey item will also be described for each treatment group.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  31. Mean Change in Fellow Eye Visual Acuity at 4 Weeks (Younger Cohort)

    The mean change in fellow-eye VA from baseline to 4 weeks will be calculated and compared between treatment groups using ANCOVA with adjustment for baseline VA.

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks

  32. Mean Change in Fellow Eye VA at 8 Weeks (Younger Cohort)

    The mean change in fellow-eye VA from baseline to 8 weeks will be calculated and compared between treatment groups using ANCOVA with adjustment for baseline VA.

    Time frame: baseline and 8 weeks

Other outcomes

  1. Exploratory Analysis: Subgroup VA Change Analysis at 4 Weeks

    The treatment effect after 4 weeks in subgroups based on baseline factors will be assessed in exploratory analyses and used to suggest hypotheses for further investigation in future studies. The following baseline factors are of interest: amblyopic-eye VA, stereoacuity, the presence of a tropia at near, and prior amblyopia treatment (other than spectacle correction). In accordance with NIH guidelines, subgroup analyses of treatment effect according to gender and race/ethnicity will be conducted. Positive values for visual acuity change indicate improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks

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Results

Posted Jun 11, 2021

Participant flow

138 is the number of subjects from the older cohort study. 182 is the number of subjects from the younger cohort.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneBinocular Computer Game Treatment- Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction- Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment- Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction- Younger Cohort
Started69699290
4 week visit69678584
8 week visit67688584
16 week visit066072
Completed69679290
Not completed0200

Outcome measures

PrimaryMean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) Older Cohort

The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

Time frame:
Baseline and 4 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letter score
Mean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) Older Cohort
Letter scoreBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort
Adjusted1.3 (0.1 to 2.6)1.7 (0.4 to 3.0)
Unadjusted1.3 (0.1 to 2.6)1.7 (0.4 to 3.0)
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · ANOVA · p = 0.71 (a priori threshold for statistical significance: 2-sided type I error rate of 5%) · Mean difference (final values): -0.3 · 95% CI -2.2 to 1.7A 2-sided 95% confidence interval was computed on the adjusted treatment group difference evaluating change in amblyopic-eye visual acuity from baseline to the 4 week visit.
PrimaryMean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Older Cohort)

Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letter score
Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Older Cohort)
Letter scoreBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort
Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Older Cohort)26.6 ± 10.528.0 ± 10.7
PrimaryMean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) in Older Cohort

Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up.

Time frame:
Baseline and 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letters
Mean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) in Older Cohort
LettersBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort
Adjusted2.3 (0.7 to 3.9)2.4 (0.8 to 4.0)
Unadjusted2.3 (0.6 to 4.0)2.4 (0.9 to 4.0)
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Mean difference (final values): -0.1 · 98.3% CI -2.4 to 2.1A 2-sided 98.3% confidence interval was computed on the adjusted treatment group difference evaluating change in amblyopic-eye visual acuity from baseline to the 8-week visit.
PrimaryMean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Older Cohort)

Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letter score
Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Older Cohort)
Letter scoreBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort
Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Older Cohort)25.9 ± 9.927.7 ± 10.4
PrimaryMean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) Younger Cohort

The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

Time frame:
baseline and 4 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · logMAR Lines
Mean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) Younger Cohort
logMAR LinesBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Adjusted1.0724 (0.8 to 1.4)0.6053 (0.3 to 0.9)
Unadjusted1.0706 (0.8 to 1.4)0.6071 (0.3 to 0.9)
PrimaryMean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Younger Cohort)

Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · LogMAR
Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Younger Cohort)
LogMARBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Younger Cohort)0.38 ± 0.220.42 ± 0.21
PrimaryMean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) in Younger Cohort

Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up.

Time frame:
Baseline and 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · logMAR Lines
Mean Change in Amblyopic-eye Visual Acuity (VA) in Younger Cohort
logMAR LinesBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Adjusted1.2614 (1.0 to 1.6)0.9855 (0.7 to 1.3)
Unadjusted1.2588 (1.0 to 1.6)0.9981 (0.7 to 1.3)
PrimaryMean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Younger Cohort)

Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · LogMAR
Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Younger Cohort)
LogMARBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Mean Visual Acuity (VA) in Amblyopic-eye (Younger Cohort)0.36 ± 0.220.38 ± 0.22
SecondaryVA Improvement at 4 Weeks Defined as a Binary Outcome

A secondary analysis will estimate the proportion of subjects with amblyopic-eye VA improvement of ≥ 2 logMAR lines (≥ 10 letters if E-ETDRS) at 4 weeks after baseline.

Time frame:
At 4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
VA Improvement at 4 Weeks Defined as a Binary Outcome
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
VA Improvement at 4 Weeks Defined as a Binary Outcome233116
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Mean difference (final values): -2 · 98.3% CI -13 to 9
SecondaryVA Improvement at 8 Weeks Defined as a Binary Outcome

A secondary analysis will estimate the proportion of subjects with amblyopic-eye VA improvement of ≥ 2 logMAR lines (≥ 10 letters if E-ETDRS) at 8 weeks after baseline.

Time frame:
At 8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
VA Improvement at 8 Weeks Defined as a Binary Outcome
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
VA Improvement at 8 Weeks Defined as a Binary Outcome563525
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Mean difference (final values): -1 · 98.3% CI -15 to 12
SecondaryDistribution of Stereoacuity Scores at 4 Weeks

Stereoacuity will be tested at near in current refractive correction using the Randot Butterfly and Randot Preschool stereoacuity tests. Stereoacuity scores (measure as seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 seconds of arc (if correct response). Nil was assigned a score of 4000 seconds of arc and was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Stereoacuity Scores at 4 Weeks
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Missing/Not done0068
Nil31252421
20001111810
80095137
400761015
2003599
100412106
602235
402123
SecondaryDistribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline

Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 (if correct response). Nil (4000) was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted. For each visit, stereoacuity scores were ordered and assigned a rank score. Change in stereoacuity was calculated as the difference in ranked score between the enrollment and 4-week stereoacuity scores.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
2 or more levels worse86118
Within 1 level53505657
2 or more levels better811118
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.38 (The exact Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the change in stereoacuity levels from baseline to the 4-week visit by treatment group.)
SecondaryDistribution of Stereoacuity Scores at 8 Weeks

Stereoacuity will be tested at near in current refractive correction using the Randot Butterfly and Randot Preschool stereoacuity tests. Stereoacuity scores (measure as seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 seconds of arc (if correct response). Nil was assigned a score of 4000 seconds of arc and was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Stereoacuity Scores at 8 Weeks
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Nil31242825
20001110118
800581015
40042912
200511129
10069107
602323
403135
SecondaryDistribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline

Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 (if correct response). Nil (4000) was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted. For each visit, stereoacuity scores were ordered and assigned a rank score. Change in stereoacuity was calculated as the difference in ranked score between the enrollment and 8-week stereoacuity scores.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
2 or more levels worse6383
Within 1 level53516554
2 or more levels better8141215
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.53 (The exact Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the change in stereoacuity levels from baseline to the 8-week visit by treatment group.)
SecondaryDistribution of Stereoacuity Scores (Participants With no History of Strabismus)

Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (measure as seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 seconds of arc (if correct response). Nil was assigned a score of 4000 seconds of arc and was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Stereoacuity Scores (Participants With no History of Strabismus)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Missing/Not Done0044
Nil87118
20003557
8002384
40054810
2001499
100412104
602134
402101
SecondaryDistribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline (Participants With no History of Strabismus)

Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 (if correct response). Nil (4000) was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted. For each visit, stereoacuity scores were ordered and assigned a rank score. Change in stereoacuity was calculated as the difference in ranked score between the enrollment and 4-week stereoacuity scores.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline (Participants With no History of Strabismus)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
2 or more levels worse5286
Within 1 level17273734
2 or more levels better5895
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.19 (The exact Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the change in stereoacuity levels from baseline to the 4-week visit by treatment group for participants without strabismus.)
SecondaryDistribution of Stereoacuity Scores (Participants With no History of Strabismus)

Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (measure as seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 seconds of arc (if correct response). Nil was assigned a score of 4000 seconds of arc and was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Stereoacuity Scores (Participants With no History of Strabismus)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Nil881411
20003784
8001158
4001158
20059118
1004996
602322
403034
SecondaryDistribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline (Participants With no History of Strabismus)

Stereoacuity was tested at near in current refractive correction. Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Butterfly (scores: 2000, Nil) and Randot Preschool stereoacuity (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40) test methods. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Results of the Randot Butterfly test were analyzed as 2000 (if correct response). Nil (4000) was defined as (1) an incorrect response on the butterfly in absence of a correct response on the 800 seconds of arc level of the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test or (2) an incorrect response on the 800 seconds of arc level if the butterfly was not attempted. For each visit, stereoacuity scores were ordered and assigned a rank score. Change in stereoacuity was calculated as the difference in ranked score between the enrollment and 4-week stereoacuity scores.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Change in Stereoacuity Scores From Baseline (Participants With no History of Strabismus)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
2 or more levels worse3054
Within 1 level19314434
2 or more levels better57813
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.74 (The exact Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the change in stereoacuity levels from baseline to the 8-week visit by treatment group for participants without strabismus.)
SecondaryBinocular Therapy: Treatment Compliance and Fellow-Eye Contrast

Data from the automated iPad log files will be used to provide an objective measure of compliance with binocular treatment (participants completion of \>75% of prescribed game play). The total amount of game play will be computed for the initial 4 weeks of treatment for the binocular treatment group, as well as throughout 8 weeks. Secondary analyses will evaluate the relationship between the total amount of game play with (1) change in VA and (2) change in stereoacuity after the first 4 weeks of binocular treatment. Data from the automated iPad log files will also be used to assess game performance as measured by the fellow-eye contrast.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Binocular Therapy: Treatment Compliance and Fellow-Eye Contrast
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger Cohort
Completed >75% prescribed game play4037
Fellow-eye contrast of 100%3032
Fellow-eye contrast of 20% or worse13
SecondaryBinocular Therapy: Treatment Compliance and Fellow-Eye Contrast

Data from the automated iPad log files will be used to assess game performance as measured by the fellow-eye contrast. The level and change in fellow-eye contrast will be computed for the initial 4 weeks of treatment for the binocular treatment group. Secondary analyses will evaluate the relationship between the change in fellow-eye contrast with (1) change in VA and (2) change in stereoacuity after the first 8 weeks of binocular treatment. Data from the automated iPad log files will also be used to assess game performance as measured by the fellow-eye contrast.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Binocular Therapy: Treatment Compliance and Fellow-Eye Contrast
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger Cohort
Completed >75% prescribed game play3835
Fellow-eye contrast of 100%5950
Fellow-eye contrast of 20% or worse12
SecondaryTreatment Compliance With Spectacle Wear

Parent-reported adherence with spectacle wear (excluding participants with reported compliance of 'N/A') for the initial 4 weeks. Patient reported to have completed \>75% of spectacle wear at 4 weeks.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Treatment Compliance With Spectacle Wear
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Treatment Compliance With Spectacle Wear57576674
SecondaryTreatment Compliance With Spectacle Wear

Parent-reported adherence with spectacle wear (excluding participants with reported compliance of 'N/A') across 8 weeks. Patient reported to have completed \>75% of spectacle wear at 8 weeks.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Treatment Compliance With Spectacle Wear
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Treatment Compliance With Spectacle Wear61626978
SecondaryMean Change in Fellow Eye Visual Acuity at 4 Weeks (Older Cohort)

The mean change in fellow-eye VA from baseline to 4 weeks will be calculated and compared between treatment groups using ANCOVA with adjustment for baseline VA.

Time frame:
Baseline and 4 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letters
Mean Change in Fellow Eye Visual Acuity at 4 Weeks (Older Cohort)
LettersBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort
Adjusted0.1 (-1.1 to 1.1)1.1 (0.1 to 2.2)
Unadjusted0.1 (-1.1 to 1.3)1.1 (0.2 to 2.1)
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Mean difference (final values): -1.1 · 99% CI -2.5 to 0.4Statistical significance of the treatment group comparison was based on a 2-sided alpha=0.01.
SecondaryMean Change in Fellow Eye VA at 8 Weeks (Older Cohort)

The mean change in fellow-eye VA from baseline to 8 weeks will be calculated and compared between treatment groups using ANCOVA with adjustment for baseline VA.

Time frame:
Baseline and 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letters
Mean Change in Fellow Eye VA at 8 Weeks (Older Cohort)
LettersBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort
Adjusted0.5 (-0.5 to 1.4)1.5 (0.5 to 2.4)
Unadjusted0.5 (-0.6 to 1.6)1.5 (0.7 to 2.3)
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Mean difference (final values): -1.0 · 99% CI -2.3 to 0.3Statistical significance of the treatment group comparison was based on a 2-sided alpha=0.01.
SecondaryOcular Alignment at 4 Weeks

The proportion of subjects with development of new strabismus (no heterotropia at baseline and the presence of near and/or distance heterotropia at 4 weeks) or an increase from baseline ≥10∆ in a pre-existing strabismus at 4 weeks will be reported by treatment group and compared using Barnard's exact test. Ocular alignment will be assessed in current refractive correction by the cover/uncover test, simultaneous prism and cover test (SPCT), and prism and alternate cover test (PACT) in primary gaze at distance (3 meters) and at near (1/3 meter). Participants were classified according to whether they met the any of the following criteria at the 4-week visit: development of a new tropia (measured by SPCT) and/or worsening of a pre-existing deviation by 10 prism diopters (pd) measured by SPCT.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Ocular Alignment at 4 Weeks
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Ocular Alignment at 4 Weeks10677
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Fisher Exact · p = 0.37
SecondaryOcular Alignment at 8 Weeks

The proportion of subjects with development of new strabismus (no heterotropia at baseline and the presence of near and/or distance heterotropia at 8 weeks) or an increase from baseline ≥10∆ in a pre-existing strabismus at 8 weeks will be reported by treatment group and compared using Barnard's exact test. Ocular alignment will be assessed in current refractive correction by the cover/uncover test, simultaneous prism and cover test (SPCT), and prism and alternate cover test (PACT) in primary gaze at distance (3 meters) and at near (1/3 meter). Participants were classified according to whether they met the any of the following criteria at the 8-week visit: development of a new tropia (measured by SPCT) and/or worsening of a pre-existing deviation by 10 prism diopters (pd) measured by SPCT.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Ocular Alignment at 8 Weeks
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Ocular Alignment at 8 Weeks9967
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Fisher Exact · p = 0.99
SecondaryDistribution of Diplopia Frequency at 4 Weeks (Participant-reported)

The proportion of subjects with each level of diplopia frequency will be reported by treatment group at 4 weeks. A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Diplopia Frequency at 4 Weeks (Participant-reported)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Never62647879
Less than once a week1022
Once a week2240
Once a day2133
Up to 10 times a day2000
More than 10 times a day0000
All the time0000
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Cochran-Armitage trend test · p = 0.20
SecondaryDistribution of Diplopia Frequency at 8 Weeks (Participant-reported)

The proportion of subjects with each level of diplopia frequency will be reported by treatment group at 8 weeks. A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Diplopia Frequency at 8 Weeks (Participant-reported)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Never63657878
Less than once a week5244
Once a week0011
Once a day0120
Up to 10 times a day0010
More than 10 times a day0000
All the time0001
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Cochran-Armitage trend test · p = >0.99
SecondaryChange in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 4 Weeks (Participant-reported)

A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit. Change in diplopia frequency from baseline to 4 weeks was reported categorically.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Change in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 4 Weeks (Participant-reported)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)3262
Similar frequency (within 1 level)64647980
Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)2112
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.44
SecondaryChange in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 8 Weeks (Participant-reported)

A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit. Change in diplopia frequency from baseline to 8 weeks was reported categorically.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Change in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 8 Weeks (Participant-reported)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)0121
Similar frequency (within 1 level)64668280
Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)4113
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = >0.99
SecondaryDistribution of Diplopia Frequency at 4 Weeks (Parent-reported)

The proportion of subjects with each level of diplopia frequency will be reported by treatment group at 4 weeks. A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Diplopia Frequency at 4 Weeks (Parent-reported)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Never65668783
Less than once a week3010
Once a week1000
Once a day0000
Up to 10 times a day0000
More than 10 times a day0000
All the time0000
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Cochran-Armitage trend test · p = 0.12
SecondaryDistribution of Diplopia Frequency at 8 Weeks (Parent-reported)

The proportion of subjects with each level of diplopia frequency will be reported by treatment group at 8 weeks. A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Diplopia Frequency at 8 Weeks (Parent-reported)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Never66678484
Less than once a week1120
Once a week0000
Once a day0000
Up to 10 times a day0000
More than 10 times a day0000
All the time0000
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Cochran-Armitage trend test · p = >0.99
SecondaryChange in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 4 Weeks (Parent-reported)

A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit. Change in diplopia frequency from baseline to 4 weeks was reported categorically.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Change in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 4 Weeks (Parent-reported)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)0000
Similar frequency (within 1 level)69668882
Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)0001
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.12
SecondaryChange in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 8 Weeks (Parent-reported)

A standardized questionnaire was administered to participants and their parents to assess the presence and frequency of any diplopia since the last study visit. Change in diplopia frequency from baseline to 8 weeks was reported categorically.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Change in Diplopia Frequency From Baseline to 8 Weeks (Parent-reported)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)0000
Similar frequency (within 1 level)67688683
Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)0001
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = >0.99
SecondaryFrequency of Adverse Symptoms (Symptom Survey)

The child and parent(s) will complete a 5-item symptom survey regarding the presence of various ocular symptoms within the past 2 weeks at enrollment and at each visit. The distribution of scores on each symptom survey item will be described for the enrollment exam and the 4-week exam for each treatment group. The distribution of change in scores on each symptom survey item will also be described for each treatment group.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Frequency of Adverse Symptoms (Symptom Survey)
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Blurred Vision — Never61577271
Blurred Vision — Almost Never38106
Blurred Vision — Sometimes5154
Blurred Vision — Often0112
Blurred Vision — Almost Always0000
Eyestrain — Never50465358
Eyestrain — Almost Never7131519
Eyestrain — Sometimes97176
Eyestrain — Often2130
Eyestrain — Almost Always1000
Headache — Never38386068
Headache — Almost Never20141413
Headache — Sometimes81291
Headache — Often3351
Headache — Almost Always0000
Look Over Spectacles — Never44394440
Look Over Spectacles — Almost Never1191719
Look Over Spectacles — Sometimes13111917
Look Over Spectacles — Often1566
Look Over Spectacles — Almost Always0021
Take Off Spectacles — Never43414346
Take Off Spectacles — Almost Never13142624
Take Off Spectacles — Sometimes1291511
Take Off Spectacles — Often1041
Take Off Spectacles — Almost Always0001
SecondaryFrequency of Adverse Symptoms (Symptom Survey) at 8 Weeks

The child and parent(s) will complete a 5-item symptom survey regarding the presence of various ocular symptoms within the past 2 weeks at enrollment and at each visit. The distribution of scores on each symptom survey item will be described for the enrollment exam and the 4-week exam for each treatment group. The distribution of change in scores on each symptom survey item will also be described for each treatment group.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Frequency of Adverse Symptoms (Symptom Survey) at 8 Weeks
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Blurred Vision — Never58617462
Blurred Vision — Almost Never74517
Blurred Vision — Sometimes2275
Blurred Vision — Often0100
Blurred Vision — Almost Always0000
Eyestrain — Never48475858
Eyestrain — Almost Never9131620
Eyestrain — Sometimes97126
Eyestrain — Often1100
Eyestrain — Almost Always0000
Headache — Never44446265
Headache — Almost Never13171317
Headache — Sometimes86102
Headache — Often2110
Headache — Almost Always0000
Look Over Spectacles — Never42413840
Look Over Spectacles — Almost Never15111617
Look Over Spectacles — Sometimes9102623
Look Over Spectacles — Often1252
Look Over Spectacles — Almost Always0112
Take Off Spectacles — Never40434544
Take Off Spectacles — Almost Never16172830
Take Off Spectacles — Sometimes10487
Take Off Spectacles — Often0153
Take Off Spectacles — Almost Always1000
SecondaryDistribution of Change in Adverse Symptom Frequency (Symptom Survey) From Baseline to 4 Weeks

The child and parent(s) will complete a 5-item symptom survey regarding the presence of various ocular symptoms within the past 2 weeks at enrollment and at each visit. The distribution of scores on each symptom survey item will be described for the enrollment exam and the 4-week exam for each treatment group. The distribution of change in scores on each symptom survey item will also be described for each treatment group.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Change in Adverse Symptom Frequency (Symptom Survey) From Baseline to 4 Weeks
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Blurred Vision — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)1140
Blurred Vision — Similar frequency (within 1 level)62597372
Blurred Vision — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)671111
Eyestrain — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)1390
Eyestrain — Similar frequency (within 1 level)61527373
Eyestrain — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)712610
Headache — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)2270
Headache — Similar frequency (within 1 level)60587672
Headache — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)77511
Look Over Spectacles — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)2542
Look Over Spectacles — Similar frequency (within 1 level)60467273
Look Over Spectacles — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)713128
Take Off Spectacles — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)0010
Take Off Spectacles — Similar frequency (within 1 level)64547880
Take Off Spectacles — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)51093
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort vs Binocular Computer Game Treatment Younger Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.07
SecondaryDistribution of Change in Adverse Symptom Frequency (Symptom Survey) From Baseline to 8 Weeks

The child and parent(s) will complete a 5-item symptom survey regarding the presence of various ocular symptoms within the past 2 weeks at enrollment and at each visit. The distribution of scores on each symptom survey item will be described for the enrollment exam and the 8-week exam for each treatment group. The distribution of change in scores on each symptom survey item will also be described for each treatment group.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Distribution of Change in Adverse Symptom Frequency (Symptom Survey) From Baseline to 8 Weeks
ParticipantsBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Blurred Vision — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)1242
Blurred Vision — Similar frequency (within 1 level)61576771
Blurred Vision — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)591511
Eyestrain — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)1151
Eyestrain — Similar frequency (within 1 level)60557572
Eyestrain — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)612611
Headache — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)2050
Headache — Similar frequency (within 1 level)60597677
Headache — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)5957
Look Over Spectacles — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)3063
Look Over Spectacles — Similar frequency (within 1 level)54507076
Look Over Spectacles — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)1015105
Take Off Spectacles — Increased frequency (≥ 2 levels)0002
Take Off Spectacles — Similar frequency (within 1 level)62557677
Take Off Spectacles — Reduced frequency (≥ 2 levels)510105
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort vs Binocular Computer Game Treatment Younger Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.06
SecondaryMean Change in Fellow Eye Visual Acuity at 4 Weeks (Younger Cohort)

The mean change in fellow-eye VA from baseline to 4 weeks will be calculated and compared between treatment groups using ANCOVA with adjustment for baseline VA.

Time frame:
Baseline and 4 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · logMAR Lines
Mean Change in Fellow Eye Visual Acuity at 4 Weeks (Younger Cohort)
logMAR LinesBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Adjusted0.0536 (-0.1 to 0.2)0.1939 (0.02 to 0.4)
Unadjusted0.0682 (-0.1 to 0.2)0.1786 (0.02 to 0.4)
SecondaryMean Change in Fellow Eye VA at 8 Weeks (Younger Cohort)

The mean change in fellow-eye VA from baseline to 8 weeks will be calculated and compared between treatment groups using ANCOVA with adjustment for baseline VA.

Time frame:
baseline and 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · logMAR Lines
Mean Change in Fellow Eye VA at 8 Weeks (Younger Cohort)
logMAR LinesBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Adjusted0.3160 (0.1 to 0.5)0.2122 (0.04 to 0.4)
Unadjusted0.3256 (0.1 to 0.5)0.2024 (-0.1 to 0.3)
Other pre-specifiedExploratory Analysis: Subgroup VA Change Analysis at 4 Weeks

The treatment effect after 4 weeks in subgroups based on baseline factors will be assessed in exploratory analyses and used to suggest hypotheses for further investigation in future studies. The following baseline factors are of interest: amblyopic-eye VA, stereoacuity, the presence of a tropia at near, and prior amblyopia treatment (other than spectacle correction). In accordance with NIH guidelines, subgroup analyses of treatment effect according to gender and race/ethnicity will be conducted. Positive values for visual acuity change indicate improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and 4 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letters
Exploratory Analysis: Subgroup VA Change Analysis at 4 Weeks
LettersBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Overall1.3 ± 5.31.7 ± 5.51.1 ± 1.40.6 ± 1.3
Sex: Female1.5 ± 4.61.8 ± 6.01.2 ± 1.40.7 ± 1.4
Sex: Male1.2 ± 5.81.6 ± 4.91.0 ± 1.40.5 ± 1.1
Age at Randomization: 4 to <5——0.8 ± 1.20.8 ± 1.2
Age at Randomization: 5 to <7——1.1 ± 1.50.6 ± 1.3
Age at Randomization: 7 to <101.6 ± 6.02.0 ± 5.4——
Age at Randomization: 10 to <130.9 ± 3.81.2 ± 5.6——
Race: Non-white/Hispanic2.5 ± 6.83.7 ± 7.21.1 ± 1.30.5 ± 0.8
Race: White/Non-Hispanic0.9 ± 4.61.2 ± 4.81.1 ± 1.50.6 ± 1.3
Baseline VA: 20/080 to 20/2003.2 ± 5.91.3 ± 6.51.0 ± 1.30.7 ± 1.4
Baseline VA: 20/0631.5 ± 3.72.5 ± 5.50.9 ± 1.50.5 ± 1.2
Baseline VA: 20/0501.6 ± 4.20.9 ± 3.31.4 ± 1.50.5 ± 1.1
Baseline VA: 20/040-1.7 ± 5.92.2 ± 4.51.1 ± 1.50.9 ± 1.4
Prior Amblyopia Treatment: No0.5 ± 3.05.0 ± 5.70.9 ± 1.10.6 ± 1.1
Prior Amblyopia Treatment: Yes1.4 ± 5.41.6 ± 5.51.2 ± 1.60.6 ± 1.4
Prior Binocular Treatment: No1.3 ± 5.32.2 ± 5.2——
Prior Binocular Treatment: Yes3.0 ± 0-5.8 ± 3.1——
Baseline stereoacuity at near: Nil1.6 ± 5.50.7 ± 5.60.9 ± 1.60.3 ± 1.2
Baseline stereoacuity at near: Better than Nil1.1 ± 5.22.5 ± 5.21.2 ± 1.40.8 ± 1.3
Near Heterotropia at Randomization: No2.0 ± 5.22.2 ± 5.61.1 ± 1.50.7 ± 1.3
Near Heterotropia at Randomization: Yes0.1 ± 5.40.7 ± 5.11.1 ± 1.20.4 ± 1.3
Statistical analysis
  • Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort vs Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort · ANCOVA · p = >0.01 (Statistical significance of the interaction term was based on a 2-sided alpha=0.01.)
PrimaryPrimary Outcome Measure (Older Cohort) Stratified by Sex

NIH-required analysis, stratified by sex. The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

Time frame:
4 Weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letters
Primary Outcome Measure (Older Cohort) Stratified by Sex
LettersBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort
Female1.5 ± 4.61.8 ± 6.0
Male1.2 ± 5.81.6 ± 4.9
PrimaryPrimary Outcome Measure (Older Cohort) Stratified by Race/Ethnicity

NIH-required analysis, stratified by race/ethnicity. The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the older cohort, the level of VA is measured as letter scores (approximate range: 0 to 97 letters, lower scores indicate poorer VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in letters (positive values indicate improvement), defined as the difference in letter scores between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

Time frame:
4 Weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letters
Primary Outcome Measure (Older Cohort) Stratified by Race/Ethnicity
LettersBinocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort
Non-White/Hispanic2.5 ± 6.83.7 ± 7.2
White/Non-Hispanic0.9 ± 4.61.2 ± 4.8
PrimaryPrimary Outcome Measure (Younger Cohort) Stratified by Sex

NIH-required analysis, stratified by sex. The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

Time frame:
4 Weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letters
Primary Outcome Measure (Younger Cohort) Stratified by Sex
LettersBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Female1.2 ± 1.40.7 ± 1.4
Male1.0 ± 1.40.5 ± 1.1
PrimaryPrimary Outcome Measure (Younger Cohort) Stratified by Race/Ethnicity

NIH-required analysis, stratified by race/ethnicity. The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of treatment with 1 hour/day of binocular game play 5 days per week plus spectacle correction to treatment with spectacle correction alone (control). Monocular distance visual acuity (VA) in current refractive correction (if required) in each eye by a certified examiner using the Electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinoscopy Study (E-ETDRS) visual acuity protocol for children ≥ 7 years on a study-certified acuity tester displaying single surrounded optotypes. For the analyses in the younger cohort, the level of VA is measured in logMAR (approximate range: -0.2 to 1.2, lower scores indicate better VA) and change in VA from baseline is measured in logMAR lines (positive values indicate improvement), defined as 10 times the difference in logMAR between enrollment and follow-up. Adjusted values have been adjusted for amblyopic-eye visual acuity at randomization.

Time frame:
4 Weeks
Reported as:
Mean · Letters
Primary Outcome Measure (Younger Cohort) Stratified by Race/Ethnicity
LettersBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort
Non-White/Hispanic1.1 ± 1.30.5 ± 0.8
White/Non-Hispanic1.1 ± 1.50.6 ± 1.3

Adverse events

Collected over 8 weeks. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older Cohort0/69 (0%)0/69 (0%)0/69 (0%)
Continued Spectacle Correction Older Cohort0/69 (0%)0/69 (0%)0/69 (0%)
Binocular Computer Game Treatment Younger Cohort0/92 (0%)0/92 (0%)0/92 (0%)
Continued Spectacle Correction Younger Cohort0/90 (0%)0/90 (0%)0/90 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger CohortTotal
<=18 years69699290320
Between 18 and 65 years00000
>=65 years00000
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger CohortTotal
Mean9.6 ± 1.69.6 ± 1.55.8 ± 0.75.7 ± 0.77.4 ± 2.2
Age, Customized
Age, Customized(Participants)Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger CohortTotal
Age Range — 7 to <10 years45450090
Age Range — 10 to <13 years24240048
Age Range — 4 to <5 years00121729
Age Range — 5 to <6 years00394180
Age Range — 6 to <7 years00413273
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger CohortTotal
Female30355046161
Male39344244159
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger CohortTotal
White50557574254
Black/African American322512
Hispanic9812837
Asian611210
More than one race12216
Unknown/not reported01001
Prior Amblyopia Treatment
Prior Amblyopia Treatment(Participants)Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger CohortTotal
None42333271
Patching34363940149
Atropine01225
Patching/Atropine2621151577
Patching/Other32117
Patching/Atropine/Other272011
Prior Binocular Treatment
Prior Binocular Treatment(Participants)Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger CohortTotal
Count of participants14005
Distance Amblyopic-eye VA (Letter Score)
Distance Amblyopic-eye VA (Letter Score)(Participants)Binocular Computer Game Treatment Older CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Older CohortBinocular Computer Game Treatment Younger CohortContinued Spectacle Correction Younger CohortTotal
20/16022239
20/125337316
20/100883423
20/8010179945
20/631914242481
20/501110272674
20/401615191969
20/20000123

11 further baseline measures are reported on the registry.

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Study locations

62 sites
  • UAB Pediatric Eye Care; Birmingham Health Care
    Birmingham, Alabama 35294, United States
  • Midwestern University Eye Institute
    Glendale, Arizona 85308, United States
  • University Eye Center at Ketchum Health
    Anaheim, California 92807, United States
  • Loma Linda University Health Care, Dept. of Ophthalmology
    Loma Linda, California 92354, United States
  • Saddleback Eye Medical Associates
    Mission Viejo, California 92691, United States
  • Western University College of Optometry
    Pomona, California 91766, United States
  • Yale University
    New Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
  • Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, The Eye Institute
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33382, United States
  • University of Florida Shands Hospital
    Gainesville, Florida 32608, United States
  • The Emory Eye Center
    Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
  • St Luke's Hospital
    Boise, Idaho 83702, United States
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States
  • Illinois College of Optometry
    Chicago, Illinois 60616, United States
  • Ticho Eye Associates
    Chicago Ridge, Illinois 60415, United States
  • Progressive Eye Care
    Lisle, Illinois 60532, United States
  • Advanced Vision Center
    Schaumburg, Illinois 60194, United States
  • Pediatric Eye Associates
    Wilmette, Illinois 60091, United States
  • Indiana School of Optometry
    Bloomington, Indiana 47405, United States
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
  • Wolfe Eye Clinic
    West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, United States
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    Baltimore, Maryland 21204-5809, United States
  • Wilmer Eye Institute
    Baltimore, Maryland 21287, United States
  • Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
  • Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State Univ
    Big Rapids, Michigan 49307, United States
  • Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Pediatric Ophthalmology
    Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, United States
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology, P.C.
    Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, United States
  • University of Minnesota-Minnesota Lions Children's Eye Clinic
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454, United States
  • Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
  • Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
    Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
  • Saint Louis University Institute
    St Louis, Missouri 63103, United States
  • St. Louis Children's Hospital Eye Center
    St Louis, Missouri 63110, United States
  • U of MO St. Louis College of Optometry
    St Louis, Missouri 63121, United States
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Omaha, Nebraska 68114, United States
  • Concord Ophthalmologic Associates
    Concord, New Hampshire 03301, United States
  • Michael F. Gallaway, O.D., P.C.
    Marlton, New Jersey 08053, United States
  • State University of New York, College of Optometry
    New York, New York 10036, United States
  • University of North Carolina
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7040, United States
  • Duke University Eye Center
    Durham, North Carolina 27710, United States
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, United States
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, Inc.
    Columbus, Ohio 43205, United States
  • The Ohio State University College of Optometry
    Columbus, Ohio 43210-1280, United States
  • Eye Care Associates, Inc.
    Poland, Ohio 44514, United States
  • Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, United States
  • Pacific University College of Optometry
    Portland, Oregon 97205, United States
  • OHSU Casey Eye Institute
    Portland, Oregon 97239, United States
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology of Erie
    Erie, Pennsylvania 16501, United States
  • Conestoga Eye
    Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601, United States
  • Pediatric Eye Specialists
    Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421, United States
  • Southern College of Optometry
    Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States
  • Texas Children's Hospital - Dept. Of Ophthalmology
    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
  • University of Houston College of Optometry
    Houston, Texas 77204, United States
  • Texas Tech University Health Science Center
    Lubbock, Texas 79430, United States
  • San Antonio Eye Center
    San Antonio, Texas 78215, United States
  • Houston Eye Associates
    The Woodlands, Texas 77381, United States
  • Virginia Pediatric Eye Center
    Norfolk, Virginia 23502, United States
  • Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington
    Seattle, Washington 98105, United States
  • Northwest Pediatric Ophthalmology, P.S.
    Spokane, Washington 99202, United States
  • Spokane Eye Clinical Research
    Spokane, Washington 99204, United States
  • Marshall University
    Huntington, West Virginia 25755, United States
  • University of Wisconsin, University Station
    Madison, Wisconsin 53705, United States
  • Snowy Range Vision Center
    Laramie, Wyoming 82070, United States
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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References and documents

Publications

  • Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group; Holmes JM, Manny RE, Lazar EL, Birch EE, Kelly KR, Summers AI, Martinson SR, Raghuram A, Colburn JD, Law C, Marsh JD, Bitner DP, Kraker RT, Wallace DK. A Randomized Trial of Binocular Dig Rush Game Treatment for Amblyopia in Children Aged 7 to 12 Years. Ophthalmology. 2019 Mar;126(3):456-466. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2018.10.032. Epub 2018 Oct 22. PubMed 30352226 ↗
  • Manny RE, Holmes JM, Kraker RT, Li Z, Waters AL, Kelly KR, Kong L, Crouch ER, Lorenzana IJ, Alkharashi MS, Galvin JA, Rice ML, Melia BM, Cotter SA; Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. A Randomized Trial of Binocular Dig Rush Game Treatment for Amblyopia in Children Aged 4 to 6 Years. Optom Vis Sci. 2022 Mar 1;99(3):213-227. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001867. PubMed 35086119 ↗

Study documents

PDFs hosted by the registry, ClinicalTrials.gov.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — In accordance with the NIH data sharing policy, a de-identified database is placed in the public domain on the PEDIG public website after the completion of each protocol and publication of the primary manuscript.

Time frame: Data will be made available after publication of each primary manuscript.

Access criteria: Users accessing the data must enter an email address.

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reachedSimilar studies: half by the dot; the band is the middle halfHalf of similar studies reached it by the dot; the band is the middle half, from a quarter to three quarters

Ran from Mar 2017 to primary completion in Apr 2020, 37 months.

Results were first posted in Jun 2021, 1 year 1 month after primary completion.

Of 58 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Amblyopia, half reached primary completion within 34 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 21 and three quarters within 72. This study's 37 months is close to that.

Counting every sponsor, half of 71 studies reached it within 33 months; a quarter within 17 and three quarters within 47.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Nov 16, 2016
First posted
Dec 6, 2016
StartActual
Mar 2, 2017
Primary completionActual
Apr 20, 2020
CompletionActual
Jul 10, 2020
Results first posted
Jun 11, 2021
Last update
Jul 9, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 9, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02983552
Collaborators
Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group, National Eye Institute (NEI)
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Dec 6, 2016
Start date
Mar 2, 2017
Primary completion
Apr 20, 2020
Completion
Jul 10, 2020
Results posted
Jun 11, 2021
Last update
Jul 9, 2026

Study contacts

Ruth Manny, OD, PhD
study chair · University of Houston College of Optometry
Jonathan Holmes, MD
study chair · Mayo Clinic

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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