Use of Tinted Contact Lenses for Concussion-Related Light Sensitivity

Part of paid clinical trials in Birmingham, Alabama.

Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study ID
NCT07223086
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Concussion, Mild
  • Contact Lens
  • Photophobia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Narrow band (tinted) contact lenses — DEVICE
    Participants will receive these contacts based on the results of the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale (survey).
  • broad band (clear) contact lenses — DEVICE
    Participants will receive these contacts based on the results of the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale (survey).

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
May 8, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Apr 1, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: 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.
  • Active Comparator: 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.

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of participants that improved symptoms of light sensitivity with narrow band (tinted) contact lenses [ Time Frame: Baseline, 1 week ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
UAB Eye CareBirminghamAlabama35294
Candice I Turner, OD
[email protected]
(205)934-0997
Katherine K Weise, OD
[email protected]
(205) 934-6758
Candice I Turner, OD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Katherine K Weise, OD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Heidi Hernandez, OD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Mallory Wright, OD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Thom Houston, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Mark Swanson, OD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)

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