StrabismusNCT07189273
Parents' Experiences of Administration Eye Drops
An observational study of Strabismus and Strabismus Surgery, run by Uludag University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aimed to determine the experiences of parents of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery in eye drop administration and the cooperation of their children. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Strabismus, Strabismus Surgery
- How many people
- 13 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 5 Apr 2024to 21 Jul 2024
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Parents of children aged 2-6 years who had never undergone eye surgery before and had strabismus surgery for the first time were included in this study.
Who may be able to join
- Parents of children aged 2-6 years
- Children who had never undergone eye surgery before
- Children who had strabismus surgery for the first time
Who cannot join
- Parents of children with physical and mental developmental retardation
- Parents with cognitive disorders
- Parents with hearing disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Eye Medication Administration Experiences of Parents of Children Aged 2-6 Years Who Underwent Strabismus Surgery: A Qualitative Study
This study aimed to determine the experiences of parents of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery in eye drop administration and the cooperation of their children.
Methods: This semi-structured qualitative study was conducted with caregivers (n=13) of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery at the eye clinic of a university hospital in a province in the northwest of X. Data were collected through phone interviews held with children's parents on the third postoperative day. The interviews were audio-recorded, and the content of the recordings was analyzed using traditional content analysis.
- Conditions
- Strabismus, Strabismus Surgery
- Keywords
- child, Strabismus surgery, Eye drop administration, Caregiver
- Medical subject headings
- Strabismus
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Data collection form
Development of Data Collection Form: A data collection form was developed by researchers based on the relevant literature. The form consisted of two sections.
Section I: This section consisted of eight descriptive questions regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of children and their parents.
Section II: This section consisted of seven semi-structured questions to evaluate the experiences of parents of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery when administering eye drops to their children, as well as the children's cooperation. The total number of questions in the form was 15.
Measured: Data was collected on the third day after the children were discharged.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Sep 2025
- Study start5 Apr 2024
- Primary completion20 Jul 2024
- Study completion21 Jul 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for StrabismusStudies 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
- Family based
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uludag University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Yeliz Sapulu Alakan, Uludag University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07189273
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Strabismus Surgery
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 9 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: As this is a qualitative study, all data will be included in the article.
Publications
Hirji N, Jones S, Thompson G. The causes of distress in Paediatric outpatients receiving dilating drops. Open J Ophthalmol. 2012;2:21.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Eye Medication Administration Experiences of Parents of Children Aged 2-6 Years Who Underwent Strabismus Surgery: A Qualitative Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07189273
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Strabismus Surgery
- Conditions
- Strabismus, Strabismus Surgery
- Keywords
- child, Strabismus surgery, Eye drop administration, Caregiver
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Uludag UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 21 Jul 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Sep 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 aimed to determine the experiences of parents of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery in eye drop administration and the cooperation of their children.
Methods: This semi-structured qualitative study was conducted with caregivers (n=13) of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery at the eye clinic of a university hospital in a province in the northwest of X. Data were collected through phone interviews held with children's parents on the third postoperative day. The interviews were audio-recorded, and the content of the recordings was analyzed using traditional content analysis.
Study design
- Observational model
- Family based
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Parents of children aged 2-6 years who had never undergone eye surgery before and had strabismus surgery for the first time were included in this study.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Parents of children aged 2-6 years
- Children who had never undergone eye surgery before
- Children who had strabismus surgery for the first time
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Parents of children with physical and mental developmental retardation
- Parents with cognitive disorders
- Parents with hearing disorders
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
Data collection form
Time frame: Data was collected on the third day after the children were discharged.
Development of Data Collection Form: A data collection form was developed by researchers based on the relevant literature. The form consisted of two sections. Section I: This section consisted of eight descriptive questions regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of children and their parents. Section II: This section consisted of seven semi-structured questions to evaluate the experiences of parents of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery when administering eye drops to their children, as well as the children's cooperation. The total number of questions in the form was 15.
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 23 Sep 2025.
- BackgroundHirji N, Jones S, Thompson G. The causes of distress in Paediatric outpatients receiving dilating drops. Open J Ophthalmol. 2012;2:21.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. As this is a qualitative study, all data will be included in the article.
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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 Strabismus and Strabismus Surgery, run by Uludag University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 inclusion and 3 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 23 Sep 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Data collection form (time frame: Data was collected on the third day after the children were discharged.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07189273, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 23 Sep 2025.