Brain Stimulation for Lazy Eye in Children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) can help children with lazy eye (amblyopia) whose vision hasn't improved with traditional patching treatments. The goal is to see if stimulating the brain can boost the weak eye's vision.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 14 years old
- Your child has lazy eye (amblyopia) that didn't get better with eye patching
- Your child does not have other eye diseases or constant eye-jerking movements (nystagmus)
- Your child does not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or brain implants
- Your child does not have significant brain problems, cognitive delays, or mental disabilities that would prevent safe treatment
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