Study of Eyes and Attention Deficit (SEAD)

Completed

• Conditions: ADHD; Convergence Insufficiency; Accommodative Insufficiency

• Registration Number: NCT00472511
• Lead Sponsor: Ohio State University

Brief Summary

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered to be one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in children. It affects between 4% and 12% of young children. A relationship between convergence insufficiency (eye teaming) and ADHD has been shown. However, the effect of ADHD medications on focusing and eye teaming has not been previously investigated. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the effect of ADHD medication on focusing and eye teaming skills.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2007-05-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-05-10
• Study First Posted: 2007-05-11
• Status Verified: 2008-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-07-01
• Last Update Posted: 2008-07-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

• Best corrected visual acuity of 20/25 in both eyes at distance and near;
• Willingness to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct refractive error, if necessary;
• 500" random dot stereopsis

Exclusion Criteria

• Amblyopia (lazy eye);
• Eye disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified