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.

open-angle glaucoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Alabama Birmingham

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0001, United States

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