Simple lighting and contrast tricks may help people with eye disease take pills safely
NCT ID NCT06593405
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial tests whether a one-hour occupational therapy session—teaching strategies like better lighting, contrast, and organizational tools—can help people with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma manage their medications. Fifty participants will receive one-on-one education and be assessed on their medication management skills. The goal is to reduce errors and improve daily function.
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Active substance
occupational therapy interventions (task lighting, organizational strategies, smart apps, contrast, enlarged print, typoscopes, electronic magnification devices)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer simple, practical ways for people with vision loss to manage their medications more safely and independently.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study with only 50 participants and no comparison group. The improvements seen may not apply to everyone or be large enough to matter in daily life.
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MCPHS 10 Lincoln Square
RECRUITINGWorcester, Massachusetts, 01608, United States
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