Glaucoma's hidden toll: study links vision loss to limited mobility
NCT ID NCT04396002
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how vision loss from glaucoma affects how often and how far older adults get out and about, known as 'life space.' Researchers will use questionnaires and vision tests to compare people with glaucoma to those without. The goal is to understand the real-world impact of glaucoma on daily life and mobility.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify how glaucoma impacts daily mobility, leading to better support and interventions for older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures questionnaires and vision tests, not direct health outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294-0001, United States
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