Spinning for sight: exercise trial targets vision loss in veterans

NCT ID NCT05932069

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 6-month online stationary cycling program can improve vision, physical function, and thinking skills in veterans aged 65-89 with intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers will measure contrast sensitivity, night vision, and visual acuity. The goal is to find a safe, accessible way to reduce the burden of AMD, which currently has no cure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: stationary cycling (spinning)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to slow vision loss and improve daily function in people with AMD.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants. Exercise may not improve vision significantly, and results may not apply to all AMD patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

age-related macular degeneration macular degeneration

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA
RECRUITING

Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States

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