MyopiaNCT00405106
The Effect of Final Exam Preparation on Anxiety Level, Self-Perception, Ocular Symptoms, Accommodation and Vergence in Myopia
An observational study of Myopia, run by Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
To evaluate the effects of exam preparation on anxiety level, self perception, ocular symptoms and oculomotor responses in myopes Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Myopia
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Dec 2005to May 2006
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Any first year optometry student
Who cannot join
- Previous Refractive surgery, amblyopia, strabismus, RGP wearer
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
To evaluate the effects of exam preparation on anxiety level, self perception, ocular symptoms and oculomotor responses in myopes
Read the detailed description
Twenty two first year optometry students were evaluated towards the end of their first academic year on a battery of Oculomotor and Survey tests. This occurred during two sessions, one Low Stress session and one High Stress session. Sessions were separated by one month.
Low Stress Session (LS), No Exams or Minor Exams High Stress Session (HS), Final Exam Preparation week
Battery of Surveys:
Adult Manifest Anxiety Scale for College Students (AMAS-C):
36 items which probe 4 types of anxiety
- Worry/Oversensitivity
- Test Anxiety
- Physiological Anxiety (Somatic responses to anxiety)
- Social Concerns
Self Perception Profile (SPP):
45 items which probe 9 domains
- Scholastic Competence
- Social Acceptance
- Athletic Competence
- Physical Appearance
- Job Competence
- Romantic Appeal
- Behavioral Conduct
- Close Friendship
- Global Self-worth
CI Symptom Survey (CISS-15):
15 items which probe ocular and aesthenopic signs and symptoms
Students also reported Hours of daily near work (NWhrs).
Battery of Oculomotor Tests:
(20/30 ETDRS target used for all) Vergence Tests
- Phorias Near and Far (Neutralized Alternate Cover Test)
- Vergence Ranges Near and Far (Prism Bar)
- Vergence Facility Near and Far (3BI/12BO)
- Near Point of Convergence
Objective Accommodative Tests (SRW-5000autorefractor)
Monocular Accommodative Responses to:
- Near Target (33cm)
- Minus Lens (-3D) while viewing distant (6m) target
Subjective Accommodative Tests:
Monocular Accommodative Responses to:
- Donder's Push Up Amplitude test
- Near Accommodative Facility (+/-2.00, five practice trials)
- Distant Accommodative Facility (plano/-2.00, five practice trials)
- Conditions
- Myopia
- Keywords
- stress, anxiety, myopia progression, accommodation, vergence
- Medical subject headings
- Myopia, Anxiety Disorders
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Nov 2006 (estimated)
- Study startDec 2005
- Study completionMay 2006
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for MyopiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Defined population
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 25 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Lynn Marran, OD PhD, Principal investigator, SCCO
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00405106
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 04-4
- Status last verified
- May 2004
- First submitted
- 27 Nov 2006
- Last updated
- 29 Nov 2006
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Nov 2006. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Final Exam Preparation on Anxiety Level, Self-Perception, Ocular Symptoms, Accommodation and Vergence in Myopia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00405106
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 04-4
- Conditions
- Myopia
- Keywords
- stress, anxiety, myopia progression, accommodation, vergence
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants
- Lead sponsor
- Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Dec 2005
- Study completion
- May 2006
- First posted
- 29 Nov 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To evaluate the effects of exam preparation on anxiety level, self perception, ocular symptoms and oculomotor responses in myopes
Detailed description
Twenty two first year optometry students were evaluated towards the end of their first academic year on a battery of Oculomotor and Survey tests. This occurred during two sessions, one Low Stress session and one High Stress session. Sessions were separated by one month.
Low Stress Session (LS), No Exams or Minor Exams High Stress Session (HS), Final Exam Preparation week
Battery of Surveys:
Adult Manifest Anxiety Scale for College Students (AMAS-C):
36 items which probe 4 types of anxiety
- Worry/Oversensitivity
- Test Anxiety
- Physiological Anxiety (Somatic responses to anxiety)
- Social Concerns
Self Perception Profile (SPP):
45 items which probe 9 domains
- Scholastic Competence
- Social Acceptance
- Athletic Competence
- Physical Appearance
- Job Competence
- Romantic Appeal
- Behavioral Conduct
- Close Friendship
- Global Self-worth
CI Symptom Survey (CISS-15):
15 items which probe ocular and aesthenopic signs and symptoms
Students also reported Hours of daily near work (NWhrs).
Battery of Oculomotor Tests:
(20/30 ETDRS target used for all) Vergence Tests
- Phorias Near and Far (Neutralized Alternate Cover Test)
- Vergence Ranges Near and Far (Prism Bar)
- Vergence Facility Near and Far (3BI/12BO)
- Near Point of Convergence
Objective Accommodative Tests (SRW-5000autorefractor)
Monocular Accommodative Responses to:
- Near Target (33cm)
- Minus Lens (-3D) while viewing distant (6m) target
Subjective Accommodative Tests:
Monocular Accommodative Responses to:
- Donder's Push Up Amplitude test
- Near Accommodative Facility (+/-2.00, five practice trials)
- Distant Accommodative Facility (plano/-2.00, five practice trials)
Study design
- Observational model
- Defined population
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Any first year optometry student
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Previous Refractive surgery, amblyopia, strabismus, RGP wearer
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Nov 2006.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Lynn Marran, OD PhD principal investigator
SCCO
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Myopia, run by Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Nov 2006. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Nov 2006.