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Fundoscopy is an important component of the neurological examination as it can detect pathologies such as high intracranial pressure. However, the exam can be challenging in uncooperative children. This study looked at whether playing a video during eye examination, improves the success, duration and ease of pediatric fundoscopy.


Clinical Trial Description

Fundoscopy is an important component of the neurological examination as it can detect pathologies such as high intracranial pressure. However, the exam can be challenging in uncooperative children. This study looked at whether playing a video during eye examination, improves the success, duration and ease of pediatric fundoscopy. The authors plan to recruit from 4 different clinical care settings for a total of 101 subjects. Success rate is defined as visualizing the optic disc within 60 seconds from commencement of fundoscopy. The ease of examination is determined by using a 10 point likert scale. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic


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NCT number NCT02784132
Study type Interventional
Source University of British Columbia
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date June 2012
Completion date June 2014