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Adapted exercise program aims to boost health and social skills in visually impaired youth

NCT ID NCT07703150

Symptom relief Sponsor: Università degli Studi di Trento Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 12-week adapted physical activity program for children and adolescents aged 10-17 with visual impairment. The program includes supervised school-based exercise sessions and home-based activities, along with peer-group meetings to promote social inclusion. Researchers will measure changes in motor skills, heart rate, quality of life, and social participation using wearable devices and questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a 12-week adapted physical activity programme with school-based and home-based exercise sessions
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a simple, sustainable way to improve physical and emotional health for children with visual impairment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The program's long-term benefits are not yet known.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2027

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Expected to finish

Aug 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 10 to 17 years. * Diagnosis of Visual Impairment (VI), defined as a congenital or acquired impairment of visual functioning that cannot be corrected solely through the use of glasses or contact lenses. * Ability to participate in the exercise protocol, with adapted instructions or support where necessary. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe neurological, orthopaedic, or cardiac conditions that contraindicate moderate physical exercise. * Current pregnancy. * Conditions preventing the safe use of wearable devices, such as severe skin allergies or incompatible medical devices.

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Conditions

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cortical blindness Motor Activity Social Inclusion vision disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral visual impairment Visual impairment Visual impairments

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science

    Rovereto, Trento, 38068, Italy

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