A Study of Uveitis in Children <18 Years of Age

Study of Uveitis Characteristics in Children

Primary Investigator
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Kathryn Haider, MD

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
17 years or below
All
Phase N/A
5 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

The goal of this observational study is to collect data regarding clinical features and current/past treatments in children under 18 with uveitis. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • What are the frequency of uveitis subtypes in children?
  • What are clinical and demographic characteristics overall and within each type of uveitis?
THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY 

Detailed description of study

Participants will complete one enrollment visit with their doctor. Participants with uveitis onset <6 months from enrollment date will also partake in a 12 month chart review.

 

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Uveitis, Riley
  • Age: 17 years or below
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age:
    • Incident cases (onset ≤ 6 months) <17 years
    • Established cases (onset > 6 months) <18 years
  • Diagnosis of any type of uveitis (infectious or noninfectious) in any location except traumatic and post-operative uveitis.
  • Active or inactive uveitis with any treatment status (current / prior / none [but under surveillance]).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Bilateral uveitis with differing etiologies
  • Traumatic uveitis
  • Post-operative uveitis
  • Immediate family member (spouse, biological or legal guardian, child, sibling, parent) who is an investigative site personnel directly affiliated with this study or who is an employee of JAEB Center for Health Research.
  • Ocular disease related to Retinoblastoma, Coat's disease, retinitis pigmentosa, inherited retinal degeneration, Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG), or leukemia/malignancy within the eye.

This study investigates uveitis in children under 18 years old. Uveitis is an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which can cause redness, pain, and vision problems. The purpose of this observational study is to collect data on the different types of uveitis and the characteristics of children who have it.

Participants in the study will have one visit with their doctor. If the uveitis started within 6 months before joining the study, their medical records will be reviewed for 12 months. An observational study is a type of research study where data is collected by observing participants receiving routine care, without changing their treatment, which may focus on people using specific medications or having certain conditions to better understand how treatments work.

  • Who can participate: Children under 18 years old who have been diagnosed with uveitis can participate. The study includes both new cases (onset within 6 months) under 17 years and established cases (onset over 6 months) under 18 years. Certain types of uveitis, like traumatic or post-operative, are not included.
  • Study details: Participants will have one visit with their doctor to collect necessary data. Those with recent onset of uveitis will have their medical records reviewed for a year.
  • Study timelines and visits: The study will last 12 months. The study requires 1 visit.
Updated on 14 Aug 2026. Study ID: 31367
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Interested in the study?

This study is accepting only persons who receive care at a certain clinic or doctor or who are part of an invited group. Questions about this study can be directed to the study team listed in the description or contact your doctor to see if you are eligible.

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