Brain zap and reading drills may boost sight in macular degeneration
NCT ID NCT04762368
First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (a-tDCS) combined with reading training can help people with age-related or juvenile macular degeneration read words on a screen better than training alone. About 30 adults with stable central vision loss will do six training sessions, half receiving real stimulation and half a placebo. The goal is to see if this approach can improve reading speed and visual detail, possibly offering a new tool alongside standard eye treatments.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITINGHung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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University of Waterloo
RECRUITINGWaterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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