New training teaches kids with low vision how to look – and it might help them read better
NCT ID NCT05600140
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a special training program can help children with visual impairment learn better viewing strategies. The training involves six weeks of exercises that teach kids how to look in a structured way, zoom in and out, and tell objects apart. Researchers will measure changes in reading accuracy, reading speed, and visual search skills in 60 children aged 5 to 12.
What this could mean
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Active substance
viewing strategy training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an evidence-based training method to help children with visual impairment process visual information more efficiently.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 60 participants, and it is not yet known if the training will lead to lasting improvements. Results may not apply to all children with visual impairment.
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Royal Dutch Visio
RECRUITINGNijmegen, Netherlands
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