Clinical Trial

Visual Therapy for Intermittent Strabismus

Study acronym: ViT(I)S
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Summary
Intermittent strabismus is a condition in which the eyes occasionally become misaligned, affecting binocular vision, depth perception, and quality of life. Standard treatment often involves surgery of the eye muscles, although its effectiveness and timing remain debated. Visual therapy is a non-invasive alternative that uses structured exercises to improve eye coordination and binocular vision. However, there is limited high-quality evidence supporting its effectiveness in intermittent strabismus. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether a 12-session visual therapy program improves eye alignment, binocular vision, control of strabismus, and quality of life in individuals aged 8 to 50 years with intermittent horizontal strabismus. Participants will be assigned to either a visual therapy group or a control group without treatment. Visual therapy will include weekly in-office sessions combined with short daily home exercises. The study will assess changes before and after the intervention to determine whether visual therapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment option that could reduce the need for surgery.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07563959
Lead Sponsor Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Collaborators: Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa
Conditions Intermittent Strabismus, Exotropia Intermittent, Esotropia Intermittent
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2026-05-01
Primary Completion 2028-07-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-07-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-04