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New treatment option for Visual Impairment
Official title Touching the World With a Cane: Cognitive and Neural Processes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05199896
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The use of tools is ubiquitous in our lives and allows us to expand the sensorimotor capacities of our body. Much research has been done on the subject in sighted people over the past decades.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Man or woman, aged 18 to 60 years old
- Give an informed consent by signature
- Be part of the national health security system (registered to the Securité Sociale)
- do not confuse his right and his left Specific of the non-sighted participants:
- Loss of vision happened at birth or 3-to 5 years later minimum in life
You likely can't join if
- A person presenting an history of neurological, psychiatric or linguistic problems cannot be admitted
- Assumption of psychotropic drugs
- Pregnancy or breast-feeding woman
- A person under legal tutoring
- A person under care in other medical structure for reasons different from those of this research
- A person under administrative or judiciary contention
See the full eligibility criteria
- Man or woman, aged 18 to 60 years old
- Give an informed consent by signature
- Be part of the national health security system (registered to the Securité Sociale)
- do not confuse his right and his left Specific of the non-sighted participants:
- Loss of vision happened at birth or 3-to 5 years later minimum in life
- Must have a visual acuity inferior or equal to 4/10
- Be with a close relation for read information letter and sign the consent form if needed
- A person presenting an history of neurological, psychiatric or linguistic problems cannot be admitted
- Assumption of psychotropic drugs
- Pregnancy or breast-feeding woman
- A person under legal tutoring
- A person under care in other medical structure for reasons different from those of this research
- A person under administrative or judiciary contention
- A person who is not eligible to a MRI-exam according to the following criteria cannot be admitted to the experiments including MR acquisitions :
- Have a neurological, cardiac (battery) or defibrillator pacemaker
- Have a cardiac prosthesis (valve, stent...) or vascular prosthesis
- Have intracranial clips or clamps
- Carry a bypass of the cerebrospinal fluid
- Having metallic splinters in the eyes
- Wear metal prostheses (teeth, knees)
- Wear an infusion pump or system
- Be claustrophobic or have respiratory problems
- Have metal tattoos close to the head
- Have permanent make-up
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bron, France
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bron, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.