Use of Tinted Contact Lenses for Concussion-Related Light Sensitivity

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Concussion, Mild, Photophobia, Contact Lens

In brief

The purpose of this study is to gather pilot data on the effectiveness of daily disposable tinted contact lenses in reducing photophobia (light sensitivity) following a concussion, with the goal of facilitating the return to work or school.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07223086

Run by

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People needed

60

Starts

2026-05-08

Expected to finish

2027-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• diagnosed mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)
• age 18 or older
• Within 24 months of initial injury
• experiencing symptoms of photophobia (light sensitivity), increased photophobia since the injury, or no symptoms of photophobia

You may not qualify if…

• moderate or severe concussion
• active infection or inflammation that contradicts the use of soft contact lenses
• subjects unable to safely perform insertion and removal of the contact lenses

Where it is running

• UAB Eye Care — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (enrolling)

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