Trial Outcomes & Findings for Observation Versus Occlusion Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia (NCT NCT01032330)

NCT ID: NCT01032330

Last Updated: 2020-05-19

Results Overview

The primary outcome measure for this study was whether the participant's condition had deteriorated within 6 months after randomization. Deterioration was defined as meeting one or both of the following criteria during a masked examination at either the 3-month or 6-month visit: 1) a constant exotropia (throughout the exam) of 10∆ or greater at distance and near by SPCT, confirmed by a retest, or 2) loss of near stereoacuity of 2 octaves (0.6 log arcsec) or more from the better of a test and retest of Preschool Randot stereoacuity at baseline, confirmed by a retest. In addition, participants were classified as deteriorated for the primary analysis if they started using non-randomized treatment (i.e., any treatment in the observation group; any treatment other than patching in the patching group) without first meeting one of the two protocol-specified deterioration criteria.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

611 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6 months

Results posted on

2020-05-19

Participant Flow

Aside from the two primary cohorts (older and younger), there were 52 patients in a separate exploratory cohort of patients who had little or no stereoacuity (800 or Nil); this cohort is not being reported based on the criteria listed in the protocol.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
Older Cohort patients aged 3 to \<12 years randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Older cohort patients aged 3 to \<12 years randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
Younger cohort patients aged 12 to 35 months randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Younger cohort patients aged 12 to 35 months randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Overall Study
STARTED
183
175
97
104
Overall Study
COMPLETED
165
151
87
90
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
18
24
10
14

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=183 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=175 Participants
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
n=97 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=104 Participants
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Total
n=559 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
183 Participants
n=183 Participants
175 Participants
n=175 Participants
97 Participants
n=97 Participants
104 Participants
n=104 Participants
559 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
0 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
0 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Continuous
6.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.0 • n=183 Participants
5.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.0 • n=175 Participants
2.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.54 • n=97 Participants
2.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.57 • n=104 Participants
6.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.0 • n=559 Participants
Age, Customized
3 to <5 years
61 Participants
n=183 Participants
68 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
129 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Customized
5 to <7 years
67 Participants
n=183 Participants
64 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
131 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Customized
7 to <9 years
33 Participants
n=183 Participants
26 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
59 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Customized
9 to <11 years
22 Participants
n=183 Participants
17 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
39 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Customized
1 to <1.5 years
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
22 Participants
n=97 Participants
23 Participants
n=104 Participants
45 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Customized
1.5 to <2 years
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
28 Participants
n=97 Participants
18 Participants
n=104 Participants
46 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Customized
2 to <2.5 years
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
24 Participants
n=97 Participants
34 Participants
n=104 Participants
58 Participants
n=559 Participants
Age, Customized
2.5 to <3 years
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
23 Participants
n=97 Participants
28 Participants
n=104 Participants
51 Participants
n=559 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
115 Participants
n=183 Participants
98 Participants
n=175 Participants
58 Participants
n=97 Participants
66 Participants
n=104 Participants
337 Participants
n=559 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
68 Participants
n=183 Participants
77 Participants
n=175 Participants
39 Participants
n=97 Participants
38 Participants
n=104 Participants
222 Participants
n=559 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
112 Participants
n=183 Participants
109 Participants
n=175 Participants
65 Participants
n=97 Participants
60 Participants
n=104 Participants
346 Participants
n=559 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black/African American
23 Participants
n=183 Participants
25 Participants
n=175 Participants
13 Participants
n=97 Participants
14 Participants
n=104 Participants
75 Participants
n=559 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
32 Participants
n=183 Participants
22 Participants
n=175 Participants
13 Participants
n=97 Participants
21 Participants
n=104 Participants
88 Participants
n=559 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
14 Participants
n=183 Participants
13 Participants
n=175 Participants
6 Participants
n=97 Participants
9 Participants
n=104 Participants
42 Participants
n=559 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown/not reported
2 Participants
n=183 Participants
6 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
8 Participants
n=559 Participants
Average Visual Acuity
20/12 or 20/16
21 Participants
n=183 Participants
22 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
43 Participants
n=559 Participants
Average Visual Acuity
20/20
65 Participants
n=183 Participants
70 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
135 Participants
n=559 Participants
Average Visual Acuity
20/25
73 Participants
n=183 Participants
45 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
118 Participants
n=559 Participants
Average Visual Acuity
20/32
17 Participants
n=183 Participants
28 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
45 Participants
n=559 Participants
Average Visual Acuity
20/40 or worse
7 Participants
n=183 Participants
6 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
13 Participants
n=559 Participants
Average Visual Acuity
0.04 logMAR
STANDARD_DEVIATION .09 • n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
0.04 logMAR
STANDARD_DEVIATION .10 • n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
0.04 logMAR
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.10 • n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Interocular difference in visual acuity (lines)
0
86 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
85 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
171 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Interocular difference in visual acuity (lines)
>0 to<1
45 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
37 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
82 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Interocular difference in visual acuity (lines)
1
42 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
43 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
85 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Interocular difference in visual acuity (lines)
>1 to<2
4 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
5 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
9 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Interocular difference in visual acuity (lines)
2
6 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
1 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
7 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Interocular difference in visual acuity (lines)
0.05 logMAR
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.06 • n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
0.04 logMAR
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.05 • n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
0.04 logMAR
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.05 • n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Spectacle Wear
42 Participants
n=183 Participants
38 Participants
n=175 Participants
5 Participants
n=97 Participants
9 Participants
n=104 Participants
94 Participants
n=559 Participants
Preschool Randot Near Stereoacuity (arcsec)
40
75 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
69 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
144 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Preschool Randot Near Stereoacuity (arcsec)
60
39 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
43 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
82 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Preschool Randot Near Stereoacuity (arcsec)
100
43 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
25 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
68 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Preschool Randot Near Stereoacuity (arcsec)
200
19 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
16 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
35 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Preschool Randot Near Stereoacuity (arcsec)
400
7 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
22 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
29 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Preschool Randot Near Stereoacuity (arcsec)
1.84 log arcsec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.27 • n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
1.89 log arcsec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.34 • n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
1.87 log arcsec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.31 • n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Distance Randot Stereoacuity (arcsec)
60
64 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
77 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
141 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Distance Randot Stereoacuity (arcsec)
100
39 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
38 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
77 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Distance Randot Stereoacuity (arcsec)
200
30 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
23 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
53 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Distance Randot Stereoacuity (arcsec)
400
18 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
20 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
38 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Distance Randot Stereoacuity (arcsec)
Nil
28 Participants
n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
16 Participants
n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
44 Participants
n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Distance Randot Stereoacuity (arcsec)
2.22 log arcsec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.50 • n=183 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
2.12 log arcsec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.44 • n=175 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
2.17 log arcsec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.47 • n=358 Participants • This measure was used exclusively with the older cohort, no data reported on this characteristic for the younger cohort.
Exotropia Type
Basic
127 Participants
n=183 Participants
119 Participants
n=175 Participants
61 Participants
n=97 Participants
71 Participants
n=104 Participants
378 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia Type
Convergence insufficiency
5 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
2 Participants
n=97 Participants
1 Participants
n=104 Participants
8 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia Type
High AC/A
4 Participants
n=183 Participants
7 Participants
n=175 Participants
2 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
13 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia Type
Pseudodivergence excess
39 Participants
n=183 Participants
39 Participants
n=175 Participants
26 Participants
n=97 Participants
24 Participants
n=104 Participants
128 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia Type
True divergence excess
7 Participants
n=183 Participants
10 Participants
n=175 Participants
5 Participants
n=97 Participants
8 Participants
n=104 Participants
30 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia Type
Missing exotropia classification
1 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
1 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
2 Participants
n=559 Participants
Deviation Type
Distance · Constant exotropia
9 Participants
n=183 Participants
8 Participants
n=175 Participants
9 Participants
n=97 Participants
3 Participants
n=104 Participants
29 Participants
n=559 Participants
Deviation Type
Distance · Intermittent exotropia
174 Participants
n=183 Participants
167 Participants
n=175 Participants
88 Participants
n=97 Participants
101 Participants
n=104 Participants
530 Participants
n=559 Participants
Deviation Type
Distance · Exophoria
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
0 Participants
n=559 Participants
Deviation Type
Distance · No Exodeviation
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
0 Participants
n=559 Participants
Deviation Type
Near · Constant exotropia
1 Participants
n=183 Participants
1 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
2 Participants
n=559 Participants
Deviation Type
Near · Intermittent exotropia
129 Participants
n=183 Participants
119 Participants
n=175 Participants
69 Participants
n=97 Participants
72 Participants
n=104 Participants
389 Participants
n=559 Participants
Deviation Type
Near · Exophoria
49 Participants
n=183 Participants
44 Participants
n=175 Participants
21 Participants
n=97 Participants
21 Participants
n=104 Participants
135 Participants
n=559 Participants
Deviation Type
Near · No Exodeviation
4 Participants
n=183 Participants
11 Participants
n=175 Participants
7 Participants
n=97 Participants
11 Participants
n=104 Participants
33 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Distance · 0 (no measureable tropia)
48 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
50 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
28 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
41 Participants
n=104 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
167 Participants
n=559 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Distance · 1-9
15 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
18 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
8 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
7 Participants
n=104 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
48 Participants
n=559 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Distance · 10-14
18 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
12 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
4 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
5 Participants
n=104 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
39 Participants
n=559 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Distance · 16-18
30 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
29 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
8 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
13 Participants
n=104 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
80 Participants
n=559 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Distance · 20-25
57 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
47 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
30 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
21 Participants
n=104 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
155 Participants
n=559 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Distance · 30-35
13 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
15 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
16 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
12 Participants
n=104 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
56 Participants
n=559 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Distance · 40-50
2 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
4 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
3 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
3 Participants
n=104 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
12 Participants
n=559 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Distance · >50
0 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
0 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
0 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
2 Participants
n=104 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
2 Participants
n=559 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Near · 0 (no measureable tropia)
108 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
108 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
63 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
75 Participants
n=103 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
354 Participants
n=558 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Near · 1-9
23 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
27 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
11 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
8 Participants
n=103 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
69 Participants
n=558 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Near · 10-14
21 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
11 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
4 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
3 Participants
n=103 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
39 Participants
n=558 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Near · 16-18
13 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
12 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
3 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
4 Participants
n=103 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
32 Participants
n=558 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Near · 20-25
14 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
9 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
12 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
9 Participants
n=103 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
44 Participants
n=558 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Near · 30-35
4 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
5 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
3 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
3 Participants
n=103 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
15 Participants
n=558 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Near · 40-50
0 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
3 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
1 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
1 Participants
n=103 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
5 Participants
n=558 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Exotropia (∆) by Simultaneous Prism Cover Test (SPCT)
Near · >50
0 Participants
n=183 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
0 Participants
n=175 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
0 Participants
n=97 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
0 Participants
n=103 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
0 Participants
n=558 Participants • One participant was missing SPCT at near
Average Exotropia (∆) by SPCT
Distance
16 Prism Diopters
n=183 Participants
16 Prism Diopters
n=175 Participants
20 Prism Diopters
n=97 Participants
14 Prism Diopters
n=104 Participants
16 Prism Diopters
n=559 Participants
Average Exotropia (∆) by SPCT
Near
0 Prism Diopters
n=183 Participants
0 Prism Diopters
n=175 Participants
0 Prism Diopters
n=97 Participants
0 Prism Diopters
n=104 Participants
0 Prism Diopters
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Distance · No exodeviation (orthophoria)
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
0 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Distance · 1-9
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
00 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
0 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Distance · 10-14
7 Participants
n=183 Participants
11 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
18 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Distance · 16-18
34 Participants
n=183 Participants
33 Participants
n=175 Participants
9 Participants
n=97 Participants
14 Participants
n=104 Participants
90 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Distance · 20-25
101 Participants
n=183 Participants
87 Participants
n=175 Participants
44 Participants
n=97 Participants
44 Participants
n=104 Participants
276 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Distance · 30-35
35 Participants
n=183 Participants
39 Participants
n=175 Participants
39 Participants
n=97 Participants
36 Participants
n=104 Participants
149 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Distance · 40-45
5 Participants
n=183 Participants
5 Participants
n=175 Participants
3 Participants
n=97 Participants
8 Participants
n=104 Participants
21 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Distance · ≥50
1 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
2 Participants
n=97 Participants
2 Participants
n=104 Participants
5 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Near · No exodeviation (orthophoria)
6 Participants
n=183 Participants
7 Participants
n=175 Participants
9 Participants
n=97 Participants
13 Participants
n=104 Participants
35 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Near · 1-9
19 Participants
n=183 Participants
31 Participants
n=175 Participants
7 Participants
n=97 Participants
8 Participants
n=104 Participants
65 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Near · 10-14
49 Participants
n=183 Participants
45 Participants
n=175 Participants
24 Participants
n=97 Participants
15 Participants
n=104 Participants
133 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Near · 16-18
32 Participants
n=183 Participants
24 Participants
n=175 Participants
9 Participants
n=97 Participants
13 Participants
n=104 Participants
78 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Near · 20-25
52 Participants
n=183 Participants
48 Participants
n=175 Participants
30 Participants
n=97 Participants
30 Participants
n=104 Participants
160 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Near · 30-35
21 Participants
n=183 Participants
15 Participants
n=175 Participants
14 Participants
n=97 Participants
18 Participants
n=104 Participants
68 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Near · 40-45
4 Participants
n=183 Participants
5 Participants
n=175 Participants
3 Participants
n=97 Participants
5 Participants
n=104 Participants
17 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exodeviation (∆) by Prism and Alternate Cover Test (PACT)
Near · ≥50
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
1 Participants
n=97 Participants
2 Participants
n=104 Participants
3 Participants
n=559 Participants
Average Exodeviation (∆) by PACT
Distance
23.3 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7 • n=183 Participants
23.6 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7 • n=175 Participants
27.4 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.1 • n=97 Participants
27.2 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=104 Participants
24.8 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.3 • n=559 Participants
Average Exodeviation (∆) by PACT
Near
18.0 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.9 • n=183 Participants
16.7 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3 • n=175 Participants
18.1 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.8 • n=97 Participants
19.4 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.1 • n=104 Participants
17.8 Prism Diopters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.0 • n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Distance · No exodeviation
0 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
0 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Distance · No XT unless dissociated, recovers <1 sec
5 Participants
n=183 Participants
5 Participants
n=175 Participants
2 Participants
n=97 Participants
2 Participants
n=104 Participants
14 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Distance · No XT unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 sec
34 Participants
n=183 Participants
47 Participants
n=175 Participants
18 Participants
n=97 Participants
27 Participants
n=104 Participants
126 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Distance · No XT unless dissociated, recovers >5 sec
71 Participants
n=183 Participants
56 Participants
n=175 Participants
38 Participants
n=97 Participants
33 Participants
n=104 Participants
198 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Distance · XT <50% of 30-seconds
40 Participants
n=183 Participants
37 Participants
n=175 Participants
19 Participants
n=97 Participants
27 Participants
n=104 Participants
123 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Distance · XT >50% of 30-seconds
21 Participants
n=183 Participants
19 Participants
n=175 Participants
11 Participants
n=97 Participants
11 Participants
n=104 Participants
62 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Distance · Constant XT
12 Participants
n=183 Participants
11 Participants
n=175 Participants
9 Participants
n=97 Participants
4 Participants
n=104 Participants
36 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Near · No exodeviation
5 Participants
n=183 Participants
7 Participants
n=175 Participants
3 Participants
n=97 Participants
10 Participants
n=104 Participants
25 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Near · No XT unless dissociated, recovers <1 sec
58 Participants
n=183 Participants
58 Participants
n=175 Participants
31 Participants
n=97 Participants
28 Participants
n=104 Participants
175 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Near · No XT unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 sec
71 Participants
n=183 Participants
63 Participants
n=175 Participants
30 Participants
n=97 Participants
39 Participants
n=104 Participants
203 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Near · No XT unless dissociated, recovers >5 sec
28 Participants
n=183 Participants
26 Participants
n=175 Participants
17 Participants
n=97 Participants
15 Participants
n=104 Participants
86 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Near · XT <50% of 30-seconds
18 Participants
n=183 Participants
14 Participants
n=175 Participants
12 Participants
n=97 Participants
11 Participants
n=104 Participants
55 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Near · XT >50% of 30-seconds
2 Participants
n=183 Participants
7 Participants
n=175 Participants
4 Participants
n=97 Participants
1 Participants
n=104 Participants
14 Participants
n=559 Participants
Exotropia control score
Near · Constant XT
1 Participants
n=183 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
0 Participants
n=97 Participants
0 Participants
n=104 Participants
1 Participants
n=559 Participants
Average Exotropia Control Score
Distance
2.4 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2 • n=183 Participants
2.3 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2 • n=175 Participants
2.5 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2 • n=97 Participants
2.3 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.1 • n=104 Participants
2.4 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2 • n=559 Participants
Average Exotropia Control Score
Near
1.1 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=183 Participants
1.1 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.1 • n=175 Participants
1.2 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2 • n=97 Participants
1.0 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=104 Participants
1.1 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.1 • n=559 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Previously untreated children aged 3 to \<11 years. The 6-month primary outcome visit was completed by 165 participants (90%) in the observation group, and by 159 participants (91%) in the patching group.

The primary outcome measure for this study was whether the participant's condition had deteriorated within 6 months after randomization. Deterioration was defined as meeting one or both of the following criteria during a masked examination at either the 3-month or 6-month visit: 1) a constant exotropia (throughout the exam) of 10∆ or greater at distance and near by SPCT, confirmed by a retest, or 2) loss of near stereoacuity of 2 octaves (0.6 log arcsec) or more from the better of a test and retest of Preschool Randot stereoacuity at baseline, confirmed by a retest. In addition, participants were classified as deteriorated for the primary analysis if they started using non-randomized treatment (i.e., any treatment in the observation group; any treatment other than patching in the patching group) without first meeting one of the two protocol-specified deterioration criteria.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=165 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=159 Participants
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Deterioration by 6 Months - Older Cohort
Formal deterioration criteria met
10 Participants
1 Participants
Deterioration by 6 Months - Older Cohort
Constant exotropia >= 10 PD at distance and near
7 Participants
1 Participants
Deterioration by 6 Months - Older Cohort
Stereoacuity worsening of >= 2 octaves
1 Participants
0 Participants
Deterioration by 6 Months - Older Cohort
Both criteria
0 Participants
0 Participants
Deterioration by 6 Months - Older Cohort
Started treatment w/o meeting criteria
3 Participants
0 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 years

Population: The clinical trial ended after 6 months, after which the purpose of the study was to observe the natural history of patients in the Observation arm. Because only half the occlusion group underwent further occlusion between 6 months and 3 years, the long-term occlusion group data was not felt to be of value, and there are no plans for its analysis.

The primary outcome measure for this study was whether the participant's condition had deteriorated within 3 years after randomization. Deterioration was defined as meeting one or both of the following criteria during any masked examination between 3 months and 3 years after randomization: 1) a constant exotropia (throughout the exam) of 10∆ or greater at distance and near by SPCT, confirmed by a retest, or 2) loss of near stereoacuity of 2 octaves (0.6 log arcsec) or more from the better of a test and retest of Preschool Randot stereoacuity at baseline, confirmed by a retest. In addition, participants were classified as deteriorated for the primary analysis if they started using non-randomized treatment (i.e., any treatment in the observation group; any treatment other than patching in the patching group) without first meeting one of the two protocol-specified deterioration criteria.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=183 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Deterioration by 3 Years - Older Cohort
25 Participants
0 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Previously untreated children aged 12 to 35 months. Motor deterioration was measured by simultaneous prism and cover test.

The primary outcome measure was deterioration of the intermittent exotropia (IXT) within 6 months after randomization. Motor deterioration was defined as a constant exotropia of 10 D or more at distance and near by SPCT, confirmed by a retest, at either the 3- or 6-month visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=87 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=90 Participants
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Deterioration by 6 Months - Younger Cohort
Deterioration
4 Participants
2 Participants
Deterioration by 6 Months - Younger Cohort
Constant exotropia >= 10 PD at distance and near
2 Participants
2 Participants
Deterioration by 6 Months - Younger Cohort
Started nonprotocol tmt w/o motor deterioration
2 Participants
0 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 years

Population: The younger cohort occlusion therapy group was not reported on. The clinical trial ended after 6 months, after which the purpose of the study was to observe the natural history of patients in the Observation arm. No data were collected from participants from 6 months to 3 years, and there are no plans for analysis.

The primary outcome measure was deterioration of the intermittent exotropia (IXT) within 6 months after randomization. Motor deterioration was defined as a constant exotropia of 10 D or more at distance and near by SPCT, confirmed by a retest, during any masked examination between 3 months and 3 years after randomization.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=97 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Deterioration by 3 Years - Younger Cohort
24 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Between baseline and 3 years

Population: Since only half the occlusion group underwent further occlusion between 6 months and 3 years, the long-term occlusion group data was not felt to be of value, and there are no plans for its analysis. For the observation group, the number reported is those who completed the 3-Year visit and had not been prescribed treatment anytime during the study.

Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as log of seconds of arc, or log arcsec). The stereoacuity at distance is reported at 3 years, as is the change in distance stereoacuity from baseline to 3 years. Both were reported as log of seconds of arc, or log arcsec. For change in stereo, positive change indicates improvement in stereo.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=132 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Distance Stereoacuity - 3 Years
At 3 Years
2.03 log arsec
Standard Deviation 0.36
Distance Stereoacuity - 3 Years
Change between baseline and 3 years
0.14 log arsec
Standard Deviation 0.40

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Stereoacuity data is missing for 2 observation group participants because it was not tested at the visit at which treatment was started in the absence of meeting deterioration criteria. The 6-month primary outcome visit was completed by 165 participants (90%) in the observation group, and by 159 participants (91%) in the patching group.

Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as log of seconds of arc, or log arcsec). The stereoacuity at near is reported at 3 years, as is the change in near stereoacuity from baseline to 3 years. Both were reported as log of seconds of arc, or log arcsec. Outcome based on initial testing regardless of whether a retest was completed for suspected deterioration. Change is calculated as baseline level minus 6-month level. For change in stereo, positive change indicates improvement in stereo.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=165 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=159 Participants
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Near Stereoacuity - 6 Months
At 6 months
1.84 log arsec
Standard Deviation 0.33
1.84 log arsec
Standard Deviation 0.31
Near Stereoacuity - 6 Months
Change between Baseline and 6 months
0.00 log arsec
Standard Deviation 0.32
0.06 log arsec
Standard Deviation 0.30

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: between baseline and 3 years

Population: The older cohort occlusion therapy group was not reported on. The clinical trial ended after 6 months, after which the purpose of the study was to observe the natural history of patients in the Observation arm. No data were collected from participants from 6 months to 3 years, and there are no plans for analysis.

Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as log of seconds of arc, or log arcsec). The stereoacuity at near is reported at 3 years, as is the change in near stereoacuity from baseline to 3 years. Both were reported as log of seconds of arc, or log arcsec. For change in stereo, positive change indicates improvement in stereo.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=132 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Near Stereoacuity - 3 Years
At 3 Years
1.7 log arcsec
Standard Deviation 0.21
Near Stereoacuity - 3 Years
Change between Baseline and 3 Years
0.14 log arcsec
Standard Deviation 0.29

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: For the Older Cohort, the 6-month primary outcome visit was completed by 165 participants (90%) in the observation group, and by 159 participants (91%) in the patching group.

Change in control is calculated as baseline level minus 3-year level, so positive change = improvement. Scale Range: 0 to 5. Improvement in control was defined as an improvement of 3 points based on the 3-point threshold for real change. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=165 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=159 Participants
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
n=87 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=90 Participants
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Exotropia Control at Distance - 6 Months
At 6 months
2.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
2.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2
2.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
2.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.5
Exotropia Control at Distance - 6 Months
Change between Baseline and 6 months
0.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
0.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
-0.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
0.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 years

Population: Since only half the occlusion group underwent further occlusion between 6 months and 3 years, the long-term occlusion group data was not felt to be of value, and there are no plans for its analysis. For the observation groups, the number reported is those who completed the 3-Year visit and had not been prescribed treatment anytime during the study.

Change in control is calculated as baseline level minus 3-year level, so positive change = improvement. Scale Range: 0 to 5. Improvement in control was defined as an improvement of 3 points based on the 3-point threshold for real change. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=132 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
n=53 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Exotropia Control at Distance - 3 Years
At 3 Years
1.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
2.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.5
Exotropia Control at Distance - 3 Years
Change between Baseline and 3 Years
0.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.5
0.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: For the Older Cohort, the 6-month primary outcome visit was completed by 165 participants (90%) in the observation group, and by 159 participants (91%) in the patching group.

Change in control is calculated as baseline level minus 3-year level, so positive change = improvement. Scale Range: 0 to 5. Improvement in control was defined as an improvement of 3 points based on the 3-point threshold for real change. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=165 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=159 Participants
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
n=87 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=90 Participants
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Exotropia Control at Near - 6 Months
A 6 months
1.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
0.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
1.4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
1.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
Exotropia Control at Near - 6 Months
Change between Baseline and 6 months
-0.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
0.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
-0.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
-0.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 years

Population: Since only half the occlusion group underwent further occlusion between 6 months and 3 years, the long-term occlusion group data was not felt to be of value, and there are no plans for its analysis. For the observation groups, the number reported is those who completed the 3-Year visit and had not been prescribed treatment anytime during the study.

Change in control is calculated as baseline level minus 3-year level, so positive change = improvement. Scale Range: 0 to 5. Improvement in control was defined as an improvement of 3 points based on the 3-point threshold for real change. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=132 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
n=53 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Exotropia Control at Near - 3 Years
At 3 Years
0.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
1.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
Exotropia Control at Near - 3 Years
Change between Baseline and 3 Years
0.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2
0.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: For the Older Cohort, the 6-month primary outcome visit was completed by 165 participants (90%) in the observation group, and by 159 participants (91%) in the patching group.

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. For change in PACT, positive change indicates improvement (i.e. decrease in angle over time). log arcsec = logarithm of seconds of arc; Δ = prism diopter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=165 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=159 Participants
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
n=87 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=90 Participants
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
PACT Exodeviation at Distance - 6 Months
At 6 months
23.8 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 7.8
22.2 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 7.4
27.9 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 8.2
24.9 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 9.4
PACT Exodeviation at Distance - 6 Months
Change between Baseline and 6 months
-0.3 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 6.8
1.4 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 5.8
-0.6 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 8.1
2.0 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 8.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 years

Population: Since only half the occlusion group underwent further occlusion between 6 months and 3 years, the long-term occlusion group data was not felt to be of value, and there are no plans for its analysis. For the observation groups, the number reported is those who completed the 3-Year visit and had not been prescribed treatment anytime during the study.

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. For change in PACT, positive change indicates improvement (i.e. decrease in angle over time). Improvement in PACT at distance was defined as a decrease of ≥8∆ because this amount exceed the repeatability coefficient of 7.2∆ for PACT angles larger than 20∆ at distance. log arcsec = logarithm of seconds of arc; Δ = prism diopter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=132 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
n=53 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
PACT at Distance - 3 Years
At 3 Years
21.0 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 8.7
23.4 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 9.5
PACT at Distance - 3 Years
Change between Baseline and 3 Years
2.2 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 8.3
3.6 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 10.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: For the Older Cohort, the 6-month primary outcome visit was completed by 165 participants (90%) in the observation group, and by 159 participants (91%) in the patching group.

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. For change in PACT, positive change indicates improvement (i.e. decrease in angle over time). log arcsec = logarithm of seconds of arc; Δ = prism diopter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=165 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=159 Participants
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
n=87 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
n=90 Participants
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
PACT at Near - 6 Months
At 6 months
17.6 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 9.6
15.4 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 10.1
19.3 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 9.6
17.0 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 12.2
PACT at Near - 6 Months
Change between Baseline and 6 months
0.5 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 7.8
1.5 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 8.0
-1.8 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 11.4
0.9 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 12.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 years

Population: Since only half the occlusion group underwent further occlusion between 6 months and 3 years, the long-term occlusion group data was not felt to be of value, and there are no plans for its analysis. For the observation groups, the number reported is those who completed the 3-Year visit and had not been prescribed treatment anytime during the study.

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. For change in PACT, positive change indicates improvement (i.e. decrease in angle over time). Improvement in PACT at near was defined as a decrease of ≥13∆ because this amount exceed the repeatability coefficient of 12.8∆ for PACT angles larger than 20∆ at near. log arcsec = logarithm of seconds of arc; Δ = prism diopter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Older Cohort Observation Group
n=132 Participants
Older cohort patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: older cohort patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
Younger Cohort Observation Group
n=53 Participants
Patients randomized to the observation group will receive no treatment (other than refractive correction).
Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group
Occlusion treatment: Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.
PACT at Near - 3 Years
At 3 Years
17.0 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 10.1
14.9 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 10.3
PACT at Near - 3 Years
Change between Baseline and 3 Years
0.4 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 9.3
2.8 prism diopters
Standard Deviation 12.0

Adverse Events

Older Cohort Observation Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Older Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Younger Cohort Observation Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Younger Cohort Occlusion Therapy Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Raymond Kraker, M.S.P.H., Director of PEDIG Coordinating Center

Jaeb Center for Health Research

Phone: 813-975-8690

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place