Healthy eyes, big insights: new study could pave way for vision loss therapies

NCT ID NCT05439759

First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at how the brain changes and adapts when the central part of vision is lost, which happens in conditions like macular degeneration. Researchers will test healthy adults aged 18-30 with normal vision to understand these brain changes better. The goal is to use this knowledge to create new treatments that could help millions of people with low vision.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UAB

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

  • University of California, Riverside

    Riverside, California, 92521, United States

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