Use of Tinted Contact Lenses for Concussion-Related Light Sensitivity
Purpose
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.
Conditions
- Concussion, Mild
- Photophobia
- Contact Lens
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
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
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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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. |
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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. |
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Recruiting Locations
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham