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Assessing Patient Comfort, Anxiety, and Satisfaction During CR Comparing Conventional Drops With ROC
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
This study aims to compare the efficacy of conventional cycloplegic agents, such as cyclopentolate, with rapid-onset cycloplegics, like a combination of tropicamide and phenylephrine, in reducing patient anxiety and discomfort during cycloplegic refraction. Cycloplegic refraction is an essential procedure for diagnosing refractive errors, particularly in children, by temporarily paralyzing the ciliary muscle to inhibit accommodation. While cyclopentolate has a relatively quick onset, tropicamide is preferred due to its faster onset and shorter duration. Despite its advantages, concerns about patient discomfort and anxiety during the procedure remain, especially in pediatric populations.
Official title: Assessing Patient Comfort, Anxiety, and Satisfaction During Cycloplegic Refraction: Comparing Conventional Drops With Rapid-Onset Cycloplegics
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 20 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
74
Start Date
2025-03-20
Completion Date
2026-02-20
Last Updated
2025-04-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Rapid-Onset Cycloplegic Drops
Rapid-Onset Cycloplegic Drops (e.g., tropicamide with phenylephrine) to assess patient comfort, anxiety, and satisfaction with quicker onset and shorter duration.
Conventional Cycloplegic Drops
Conventional Cycloplegic Drops (e.g., cyclopentolate) to provide a baseline for comparison with the rapid-onset treatment.
Locations (1)
Al Shifa trust eye Hospital
Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan