Remote training and tiny sensors could revolutionize low vision care
NCT ID NCT06107881
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares telerehabilitation (remote training) to in-office care for adults with low vision who have received new magnification devices or assistive apps. Researchers will also use Bluetooth sensors to monitor if patients stop using their devices, aiming to provide timely support. The goal is to improve quality of life by making reading and daily tasks easier, while overcoming barriers like travel and lack of specialists.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Low vision rehabilitation (training with magnification devices and assistive mobile apps)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make low vision training more accessible via remote sessions, improving daily reading and tasks for many people.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so benefits may be modest. Results depend on participant engagement and may not apply to all types of vision loss.
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Boston University Eye Associates, Inc.
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBrockton, Massachusetts, 02301, United States
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Chan Family Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGGrass Valley, California, 95945, United States
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Frank Stein & Paul S. May Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation at The Eye Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94102, United States
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Mid-Michigan Eye Care
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMidland, Michigan, 48640, United States
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New England College of Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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See What You Miss Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSanta Monica, California, 90401, United States
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Southern Califonia College of Optometry
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGFullerton, California, 92831, United States
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UCLA Stein Eye Institute
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University of Nebraska: Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation at the Truhlsen Eye Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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