Could a pair of glasses keep your mind sharp?

NCT ID NCT05458323

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether providing free glasses to older adults in India who need them can slow down age-related cognitive decline. Over 800 people aged 60 and older with uncorrected vision problems will be randomly assigned to receive glasses or not. Researchers will track changes in thinking, memory, falls, mood, and quality of life over three years.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Free near and distance spectacles (glasses)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that correcting vision with glasses helps slow age-related cognitive decline and improve quality of life in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a single trial in one region, and the effect may be small or not apply to other populations. Glasses alone may not prevent cognitive decline if other factors are at play.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for REFRACTIVE ERRORS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction dementia refractive error

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

REFRACTIVE ERRORS

Contacts and locations

Locations

L V Prasad Eye Institute
RECRUITING

Hyderabad, Telangana, 500086, India

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.