Eye StrainNCT07049406
The Role of Cultural Beliefs on Eye Health Practices Across Communities in District Rahim Yar Khan
An observational study of Eye Strain, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study explores the role of cultural beliefs on eye health practices across communities in District Rahim Yar Khan, employing a mixed-methods approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Eye Strain
- What is being tested?
- Structured Pre-tested
- How many people
- 334 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 17 Mar 2025to 28 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: This study explores the role of cultural beliefs on eye health practices across communities in District Rahim Yar Khan, employing a mixed-methods approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. The research aims to identify the cultural beliefs and practices that influence eye health behaviors
Who may be able to join
- Individuals 18+ of any gender
- Have experienced eye health issues, and express awareness of or adherence to cultural beliefs related to health.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with significant cognitive impairments or language barriers
- Other Ocular disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study explores the role of cultural beliefs on eye health practices across communities in District Rahim Yar Khan, employing a mixed-methods approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. The research aims to identify the cultural beliefs and practices that influence eye health behaviors and outcomes in the region.
Read the detailed description
Through surveys, interviews, and focus groups with community members, eye care professionals, and traditional healers, the study will provide insights into the complex relationships between cultural beliefs and eye health. The findings will inform the development of culturally sensitive eye health interventions and programs, ultimately contributing to improved eye health outcomes in the region.
- Conditions
- Eye Strain
- Being tested
- Structured Pre-tested
- Medical subject headings
- Asthenopia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Structured Pre-testedDiagnostic test
This will analyzed forthe differences in cultural perceptions and their Influence on health-seeking behavior.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pre-designed performa
eye health related and clututal belief catorigal quesioners
Measured: 12 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jul 2025
- Study start17 Mar 2025
- Primary completion1 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Eye StrainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Superior UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 334 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07049406
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSAHSW/Batch-Fall23/917
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Role of Cultural Beliefs on Eye Health Practices Across Communities in District Rahim Yar Khan
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07049406
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSAHSW/Batch-Fall23/917
- Conditions
- Eye Strain
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 334 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Jul 2025 (actual)
- 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.
This study explores the role of cultural beliefs on eye health practices across communities in District Rahim Yar Khan, employing a mixed-methods approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. The research aims to identify the cultural beliefs and practices that influence eye health behaviors and outcomes in the region.
Detailed description
Through surveys, interviews, and focus groups with community members, eye care professionals, and traditional healers, the study will provide insights into the complex relationships between cultural beliefs and eye health. The findings will inform the development of culturally sensitive eye health interventions and programs, ultimately contributing to improved eye health outcomes in the region.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- This study explores the role of cultural beliefs on eye health practices across communities in District Rahim Yar Khan, employing a mixed-methods approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. The research aims to identify the cultural beliefs and practices that influence eye health behaviors
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals 18+ of any gender
- Have experienced eye health issues, and express awareness of or adherence to cultural beliefs related to health.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals with significant cognitive impairments or language barriers
- Other Ocular disorders
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Pre-testedThis will analyzed forthe differences in cultural perceptions and their Influence on health-seeking behavior. | Diagnostic test | – |
Primary outcome
Pre-designed performa
Time frame: 12 Months
eye health related and clututal belief catorigal quesioners
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Eye Strain, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 2 inclusion and 2 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jul 2025. 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 Pakistan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pre-designed performa (time frame: 12 Months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 3 Jul 2025.