Pupillary Dilation Reflex in Healthy Volunteers

Purpose

This a single site, observational study that will examine how the pupil responds to neurostimulation under different conditions in healthy adults. The objective is to measure pupillary dilation reflex (PRD) in response to increasing neurostimulation intensities using the AlgometRx device.

Condition

  • Healthy Participants

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 60 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 18-60 years. - In good general health (self-reported). - Able and willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Eye pathology that prevents accurate pupillometry. - Pregnancy (Self-Report) - Diagnosis of autoimmune disorders. - Diagnosis of any neuropathic disorder - Inability to complete questionnaires.

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Case-Only
Time Perspective
Cross-Sectional

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Healthy Volunteers
  • Other: No intervention (observational study)
    No intervention

Recruiting Locations

Children's National and nearby locations

Children's National Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia 20010
Contact:
Julia Finkel, MD
202-476-4867
jfinkel@childrensnational.org

More Details

NCT ID
NCT07746167
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Children's National Research Institute

Children's National Health System, based in Washington, DC, is Magnet® designated and is consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals.