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Recruiting NCT07827040

Effectiveness of a Multi-disciplinary Vision Rehabilitation Programme in Improving the Overall Quality of Life of Visually Impaired Adults

Conditions: Visual Impairments, Low Vision Digital Assistance, Adults

Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 80 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 1000
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Location: School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Kowloon Hung Hom

Summary

This trial compares multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation and vision rehabilitation services to determine which service works better at improving overall quality of life for adults with visual impairment. Before receiving the intervention, participants will complete baseline measurements, including an eye examination, cognitive and hearing screenings, mobility and balance assessments, questionnaires on basic demographics and health, and a home environment assessment. This randomised controlled trial includes three arms: 1) control-waitlist (wait for 3 months before joining either intervention arm), 2) vision rehabilitation with low vision training only, and 3) multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation arm. The intervention period lasts for eight weeks, comprising of four on-site training sessions. * During the intervention period, all participants will receive low-vision training on the use of advanced assistive technology. * Those in the multidisciplinary group will also receive counselling, exercise training, and home assessment with home modifications (if needed).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 and 80 years * Community-dwelling in Hong Kong * Cantonese Speaker * Clinical diagnosis of low vision (best-corrected visual acuity \

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07827040). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.