Vision training may lift mood in macular degeneration patients

NCT ID NCT06906003

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Fondazione G.B. Bietti, IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a visual rehabilitation program can ease anxiety and depression in people with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Twenty-two participants will attend five group sessions over 60 days, learning skills like coin recognition, using voice assistants, and managing daily activities. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety and depression scores before and after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: visual rehabilitation program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a non-drug way to improve mental health in people with advanced AMD.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply widely. The program involves group meetings and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

age-related macular degeneration anxiety anxiety disorder depressive disorder dry age related macular degeneration macular degeneration

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Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS Fondazione G.B.Bietti
RECRUITING

Rome, Italy, 00184, Italy

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