Smart glasses tested as Hands-Free help for people with disabilities
NCT ID NCT06932978
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether smart glasses could improve how people with neurological disorders use environmental control systems and communication aids. Four participants tried the glasses for three weeks. Researchers measured satisfaction before and after the trial. The goal was to see if wearing smart glasses offers a more convenient, always-available alternative to traditional screen-mounted devices.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- smart glasses
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more convenient, always-available way for people with physical disabilities to control devices and communicate.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small trial with only 4 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technology may not work for all devices or conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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4 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Existing environmental control system user (age 18-80). * Neurological condition. * Cognitive ability to answer the questions and to give consent. * Current environmental control system is compatible with smart glasses display. Exclusion Criteria: * Current environmental control system or communication aid is not compatible with smart glasses display. * Rapidly deteriorating condition
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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SMART Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital
Edinburgh, EH9 2HL, United Kingdom
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