Study of Eyes and Attention Deficit (SEAD)

July 1, 2008 updated by: Ohio State University
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

75

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

7 years to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Ohio State University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Marjean Kulp, OD, MS, Ohio State University
  • Principal Investigator: Levelle Jenkins, OD, Ohio State University

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 9, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 10, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

May 11, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 3, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 1, 2008

Last Verified

July 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2001H0269

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