VR therapy for blindness shows early promise but study halted

NCT ID NCT07071129

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested whether watching specially designed virtual reality (VR) videos could help repair damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The approach was based on animal research showing that visual stimulation can promote nerve regrowth. The study enrolled 22 participants but was terminated early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States

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