Use of Tinted Contact Lenses for Concussion-Related Light Sensitivity

NCT ID: NCT07223086

Last Updated: 2026-01-05

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-02-01

Study Completion Date

2027-04-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to gather pilot data on the effectiveness of daily disposable tinted contact lenses in reducing photophobia (light sensitivity) following a concussion, with the goal of facilitating the return to work or school.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Concussion, Mild Photophobia Contact Lens

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Participants with concussion and light sensitivity fit with broad band (clear) contact lens

UPSIS-2 scale 15-60, eligible participants score greater than or equal to 26 are fit in broad band (clear) contact lenses.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

broad band (clear) contact lenses

Intervention Type DEVICE

Participants will receive these contacts based on the results of the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale (survey).

Participants with concussion and light sensitivity fit with narrow band (tinted) contact lens

UPSIS-2 scale 15-60, eligible participants score greater than or equal to 26 are fit in narrow wavelength (tinted) contact lenses.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Narrow band (tinted) contact lenses

Intervention Type DEVICE

Participants will receive these contacts based on the results of the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale (survey).

Interventions

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Narrow band (tinted) contact lenses

Participants will receive these contacts based on the results of the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale (survey).

Intervention Type DEVICE

broad band (clear) contact lenses

Participants will receive these contacts based on the results of the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale (survey).

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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Altius contact lenses BioTrue One Day Infuse daily disposable contact lenses Clariti 1 Day clear contact lenses

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* diagnosed mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)
* age 18 or older
* Within 24 months of initial injury
* experiencing symptoms of photophobia (light sensitivity), increased photophobia since the injury, or no symptoms of photophobia

Exclusion Criteria

* moderate or severe concussion
* active infection or inflammation that contradicts the use of soft contact lenses
* subjects unable to safely perform insertion and removal of the contact lenses
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Candice Turner

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Candice I Turner, OD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry

Locations

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UAB Eye Care

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Candice I Turner, OD

Role: CONTACT

(205)934-0997

Katherine K Weise, OD

Role: CONTACT

(205) 934-6758

Facility Contacts

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Candice I Turner, OD

Role: primary

(205)934-0997

Katherine K Weise, OD

Role: backup

(205) 934-6758

Other Identifiers

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IRB-300015049

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

Faculty development grant

Identifier Type: OTHER_GRANT

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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