Could a smartphone app help babies see better?
NCT ID NCT07717671
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a caregiver-led digital program called VIPPSTAR designed to improve vision and brain development in infants at risk of or with visual impairment. The program provides personalized activities integrated into daily routines, supported by remote coaching. Researchers will compare vision and developmental outcomes between infants who receive the digital program plus standard care and those who receive standard care alone.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a caregiver-mediated digital intervention called VIPPSTAR, delivered via a dedicated platform with remote supervision and e-learning
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a scalable, home-based therapy to improve visual and developmental outcomes in infants with or at risk of visual impairment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with a relatively small sample, and the digital intervention may not prove more effective than standard care. Results may not generalize to all settings.
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ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia
Brescia, BS, 25123, Italy
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Centrul Republican de Reabilitare pentru Copii
Chisinau, MD-2019, Moldova
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Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences University of Pavia - Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit IRCCS Mondino Foundation
Pavia, BS, Italy
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Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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University of Brescia
Brescia, BS, 25123, Italy
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