MyopiaNCT06913972
A Comparative Analysis of Myopia Prevalence Among Madarsa Students vs. Non-Madarsa Students in Sukkur
An observational study of Myopia, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Myopia (nearsightedness) has become a major global health concern, particularly among students, due to factors such as prolonged screen time, close-up work, and limited outdoor activities. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 5 to 20 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Myopia
- How many people
- 364 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 20 Mar 2025to 20 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 5 to 20 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Study population: To compare the prevalence of myopia among Madarsaand schoolstudents in Sukkur.
Who may be able to join
- Students aged 5-20 years.[18]
- Students of Sukkur enrolled in either Madarsa or schools.
- Parents or guardians who understand and sign the informed consent form.
- Students who are willing to undergo an eye examination and complete the research
Who cannot join
- Students with known systemic diseases or eye conditions (e.g., cataracts, retinal diseases) that could influence the assessment of myopia.
- Students who have had corrective eye surgery (e.g., LASIK) or those who have worn contact lenses or glasses for less than 3 months.
- Students unable to participate due to language barriers or other communincation difficulties
- Students with neurological conditions affecting vision
- Students unable to cooperate with visual acuity testing due to cognitive impairments"
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Myopia (nearsightedness) has become a major global health concern, particularly among students, due to factors such as prolonged screen time, close-up work, and limited outdoor activities. In regions like Sukkur, Pakistan, the educational environments and lifestyles of students in Madarsas (religious schools) differ significantly from those in non-Madarsa (regular) schools, potentially influencing the prevalence of myopia. This comparative cross-sectional study aims to assess and compare the prevalence of myopia among Madarsa and non-Madarsa students in Sukkur.
Read the detailed description
The study will be conducted at Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital over six months, involving students aged 5-20 years. Informed consent will be obtained from parents or guardians, and a structured questionnaire will collect data on lifestyle factors such as time spent on near work, outdoor activities, family history of refractive errors, and the use of corrective eyewear. Visual acuity and refractive errors will be assessed using standard eye charts, cycloplegic refraction, and measurements of keratometry, biometry, and axial length. The data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, means, and standard deviations, with normality tests applied to continuous variables. Chi-square tests and Independent t-tests will be used for comparative analysis, while logistic regression will assess risk factors associated with myopia. The study will help determine the prevalence of myopia and its contributing factors in these student populations, informing potential interventions.
- Conditions
- Myopia
- Medical subject headings
- Myopia
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
refraction
In the eye, refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass through the cornea and lens, focusing them onto the retina for clear vision
Measured: 12 Months
auto-refractometer
An auto-refractometer is a device used in eye exams to objectively measure a person's refractive error and determine the prescription needed for glasses or contact lenses, by analyzing how light reflects off the eye
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 posted6 Apr 2025
- Study start20 Mar 2025
- Primary completion20 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Feb 2026 (estimated)
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.
- 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
- 364 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
- NCT06913972
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/812
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 29 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 6 Apr 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 6 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Comparative Analysis of Myopia Prevalence Among Madarsa Students vs. Non-Madarsa Students in Sukkur
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06913972
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/812
- Conditions
- Myopia
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 364 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Apr 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.
Myopia (nearsightedness) has become a major global health concern, particularly among students, due to factors such as prolonged screen time, close-up work, and limited outdoor activities. In regions like Sukkur, Pakistan, the educational environments and lifestyles of students in Madarsas (religious schools) differ significantly from those in non-Madarsa (regular) schools, potentially influencing the prevalence of myopia. This comparative cross-sectional study aims to assess and compare the prevalence of myopia among Madarsa and non-Madarsa students in Sukkur.
Detailed description
The study will be conducted at Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital over six months, involving students aged 5-20 years. Informed consent will be obtained from parents or guardians, and a structured questionnaire will collect data on lifestyle factors such as time spent on near work, outdoor activities, family history of refractive errors, and the use of corrective eyewear. Visual acuity and refractive errors will be assessed using standard eye charts, cycloplegic refraction, and measurements of keratometry, biometry, and axial length. The data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, means, and standard deviations, with normality tests applied to continuous variables. Chi-square tests and Independent t-tests will be used for comparative analysis, while logistic regression will assess risk factors associated with myopia. The study will help determine the prevalence of myopia and its contributing factors in these student populations, informing potential interventions.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 5 to 20 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- To compare the prevalence of myopia among Madarsaand schoolstudents in Sukkur.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Students aged 5-20 years.[18]
- Students of Sukkur enrolled in either Madarsa or schools.
- Parents or guardians who understand and sign the informed consent form.
- Students who are willing to undergo an eye examination and complete the research
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Students with known systemic diseases or eye conditions (e.g., cataracts, retinal diseases) that could influence the assessment of myopia.
- Students who have had corrective eye surgery (e.g., LASIK) or those who have worn contact lenses or glasses for less than 3 months.
- Students unable to participate due to language barriers or other communincation difficulties
- Students with neurological conditions affecting vision
- Students unable to cooperate with visual acuity testing due to cognitive impairments"
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
refraction
Time frame: 12 Months
In the eye, refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass through the cornea and lens, focusing them onto the retina for clear vision
auto-refractometer
Time frame: 12 Months
An auto-refractometer is a device used in eye exams to objectively measure a person's refractive error and determine the prescription needed for glasses or contact lenses, by analyzing how light reflects off the eye
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 6 Apr 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 Myopia, 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 4 inclusion and 5 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 6 Apr 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?
refraction (time frame: 12 Months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 6 Apr 2025.