Meditation or health classes may ease burden of vision loss

NCT ID NCT03166072

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

Summary

This study tests whether meditation or a health education program can improve quality of life and mental health for people with irreversible age-related vision loss and their caregivers. About 150 participants will be assigned to either meditation training or health classes, both delivered online. The main goal is to see if these programs are practical and helpful, not to cure vision loss.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Meditation and Health Enhancement Program (behavioral interventions)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that meditation or health education programs help people with vision loss and their caregivers feel better emotionally and improve daily life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study, not a large trial. It may not prove that these programs work for everyone, and results may not apply to all types of vision loss.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

age-related macular degeneration blindness (disorder) Vision, Low

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • St. Joseph's Hospital, Ivey Eye Institute

    London, Ontario, N6G0H8, Canada