New study aims to sharpen vision tests for the blind
NCT ID NCT07502664
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study enrolls 25 people with severe retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease to test new ways of measuring visual function. Researchers will evaluate how well participants can perform various vision tests, such as navigating obstacles or detecting light. The goal is to create more reliable endpoints for future clinical trials, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better, more reliable tests for measuring vision in people with severe retinal diseases, helping future treatments prove their effectiveness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on measurement methods, not a treatment. It may not result in any direct benefit to participants or change clinical practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 25 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with moderate to profound vision impairment diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa or other retinal dystrophies.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of bilateral retinitis pigmentosa (RP) or other retinal dystrophies impacting peripheral vision as confirmed from previous eye examination records * Best-corrected visual acuity between 20/200 to HM in at least one eye. * Reasonably fluent in English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment, memory loss or dementia sufficient in severity to preclude informed consent or in the opinion of the investigator would prevent satisfactory completion of some or all of the testing. * Any circumstance that in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with participation in, or compliance with the study protocol * Current pregnancy as reported by patient
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Vision Research and Assessment Institute
RECRUITINGIrvine, California, 92614, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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