NCT05466955 Slashing Two-wheeled Accidents by Leveraging Eyecare
| NCT ID | NCT05466955 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Queen's University, Belfast |
| Condition | Myopia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 625 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-09-22 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 625 participants in total. It began in 2024-09-22 with a primary completion date of 2026-06.
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Brief Summary
STABLE is a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial and its primary aim is to determine whether the provision of spectacles for the correction of myopia can reduce the average number of crash-near-crash (CNC) events among eligible motorcycle drivers in Vietnam as measured under naturalistic driving conditions with the Data Acquisition System (DAS). STABLE is designed to assess the impact of vision correction on the safety of road users in a a Low and Middle income countries (LMIC) setting. A positive trial outcome would demonstrate the safety benefits of vision correction and would create pressure for tighter regulation of drivers' vision and the promotion of vision correction. The study will be conducted in the peri-urban universities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 625 students from five universities will be recruited into the trial. Before conducting the main trial, a pilot of 35 students will be recruited to test DAS and build CNC dictionary. Duration of the trial is 33 months from enrolment to completion of primary analysis, with 18 months for data collection. Study participants can be both male and female motorcycle drivers aged 18 to 23 years years with at least one year of driving experience; they must use their motorcycle as their primary means of transport; drive at least 25 km per week and present with un- or under-corrected myopia that can be corrected with spectacles. Participants with any ocular or systemic abnormality affecting vision, other than un-or under-corrected myopia will be excluded from the trial. STABLE's primary outcome is CNC events per 1,000 km driven the DAS mounted to the motorcycles of trial participants. An interim analysis of the primary outcome will take place 9 months after data collection begins. The interim analysis will be reviewed by the trial's Data Monitoring and Ethics Committee. Unless a change is needed because of this review, the trial's primary analysis will take place 18 months after the DAS units are fitted to participants' motorcycle). Compliance with study glasses; self-reported visual function (driving-adapted Visual Function Questionnaire-25 \[VFQ-25\]); Dula Dangerous Driving Index (DDDI), for all crashes; self-reported CNC events for comparison with recorded CNC events and total delivery cost per CNC event avoided with the intervention (indicator of cost-effectiveness).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria for DAS fitting Students from selected universities will be eligible to participate if they: * are aged 18 to 23 years * have at least one year or more years of driving experience * are the sole user of their motorcycle * use their motorcycle as their primary means of transport * drive at least 25 km per week (self-report) * hold a valid driving license if their motorcycle has an engine capacity \>50cc Inclusion criteria for assignment to Intervention group Participants will be eligible for assignment to transition into the intervention group if, during the STABLE clinical examination, they are found to have: * presenting distance visual acuity \<= 6/12 in the better-seeing eye due to un- or under-corrected myopia, * vision correctable to 6/7.5 or better in both eyes * at least 0.5 Dioptre of myopia Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with any ocular or systemic abnormalities affecting vision will be ineligible to participate.
Contact & Investigator
Tô Gia Kiên, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05466955 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 23 Years, studying Myopia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05466955 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05466955 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at n.congdon@qub.ac.uk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05466955 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05466955 clinical trial?
NCT05466955 is sponsored by Queen's University, Belfast. The principal investigator is Tô Gia Kiên, PhD at University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. The trial plans to enroll 625 participants.