Brain stimulation trial hopes to restore sight in glaucoma patients
NCT ID NCT07145073
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (called rtACS) can wake up damaged eye cells and improve vision in people with glaucoma. 188 adults with moderate to advanced glaucoma will receive either real or sham stimulation for 10 days. The main goal is to see if their visual field (side vision) gets better after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- repetitive transcranial alternating current stimulation (rtACS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to improve vision and slow damage in people with glaucoma.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no phase, so results are uncertain. The treatment is short-term and may not produce lasting benefits. Risks from brain stimulation are possible but typically mild.
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Conditions
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National Taiwan University Hospital
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