Evaluation of facial measurements with spectacles worn among Downs syndrome children

Recruiting

• Conditions: Down syndrome, unspecified,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/06/034427
• Lead Sponsor: Sankara Eye Hospital

Brief Summary

This is a prospective study which aims to evaluate the craniofacial anthropometric measurements among spectacles worn Downs syndrome children. This study will be recruiting children in the age group of 5-17 years. The primary outcome is to understand whether the spectacles worn by Downs syndrome children meets their craniofacial measurements or not. The secondary outcome is to estimate the compliance towards spectacle wear among Down s syndrome children. This study will be beneficial to understand if these children are wearing face appropriate spectacle, if not the study results will be helpful in directing them towards the optimal spectacle wear. Optimal spectacle wear will definitely improve their visual functions along with the quality of life.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-01-07
• Last Update Posted: 2022-09-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 55

Inclusion Criteria

Pediatric Down s syndrome patients who are wearing spectacles currently.

Exclusion Criteria

Any active disease causing abnormal facial changes other than Down s syndrome and with any active ocular infection.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Craniofacial anthropometric measurements of Down s syndrome patients compared with their with spectacle measurements	1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Compliance to spectacle wear among Downs syndrome patients	one year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sankara Eye Hospital; 🇮🇳 Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

Sankara Eye Hospital

🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

Namratha

Principal investigator

9986266576

namratha.hegde@gmail.com