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First received: June 13, 2024

Clinical Trial: Zanzibar Arts for Children's Eyesight Pilot Trial

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Myopia

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Utilizing Traditional and Modern Music Performance in Eye Health Education to Improve Child Eye Health Service Uptake in Zanzibar

Brief Summary: In Zanzibar, around 22,000 children (4% of those aged 6 to 12) need treatment for eye issues like conjunctivitis or require glasses.A 2017 study found that 42% of rural children needing glasses didn't have them.Many locals distrust Western medicine and prefer traditional remedies, rejecting public health efforts such as posters and brochures.Globally, eye health promotion has been underfunded and overlooked.Research suggests community-designed interventions and behavior change studies are needed to promote…

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