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How ability to maintain balance differ in adults with and without vision difficulties

Comparison of Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex in Adults with and without Myopia - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/092259
Enrollment
200
Registered
2025-08-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Shreeya Srikanth
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA Non-myopic group: Healthy adults without Myopia or any other vision-related disorders who are age and gender matched. Myopic group: Individuals with Myopia Either spectacle and contact lens users

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: EXCLUSION CRITERIA Non myopic group: Individuals with a history of recurrent ear infections. Individuals with Conductive Hearing loss. Individuals with pre-existing balance difficulties due to organic disorders. Individuals with other vision-related disorders such as hyperopia, retinopathy, retinal detachment, optic neuropathy, and cataracts. Individuals with diagnosed neurological disorders and psychological disorders affecting balance. Individuals with vision or vestibular impairments related to head trauma. Individuals with visual or vestibular impairments secondary to systemic illnesses. Post-enrolment exclusion of individuals who are diabetic based on ocular assessment findings. Myopic group: Individuals with a history of recurrent ear infections. Individuals with diagnosed Conductive Hearing loss. Individuals with pre-existing balance difficulties due to organic disorders. Individuals with other vision-related disorders such as hyperopia, retinopathy, retinal detachment, optic neuropathy, and cataracts. Individuals with diagnosed neurological disorders and psychological disorders affecting balance. Post-enrolment exclusion of individuals who are diabetic based on ocular assessment findings.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
This study helps in establishing the impact of different degrees of myopia on vestibular functionsTimepoint: Baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Kishan M M

Manipal College of Health Professions

kishan.m@manipal.edu9845141575

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026