New treatment option for Vision Disorders
Official title Viewing Strategy Training in Children With (Cerebral) Visual Impairment
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05600140
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Viewing strategies are strategies used to process visual Information. Many children with visual impairment seem to lack systematic viewing strategies.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- typically developing children with normal vision:
- Age 5-12 years
- linear distant visual acuity of 0.1 logMAR or better
- Verbal IQ above 70
- Absence of developmental disorders or psychiatric problems like ASS or AD(H)D for children with ocular visual impairment:
You likely can't join if
- Children with VI: linear near visual acuity \>1.0 logMAR
- Children with visual field defect \< 30 degrees
- Children with a verbal IQ below 70
- Children who attended a form of vision training in the past two years
- Children with psychiatric problems like ASS or AD(H)D
- Auditory impairment or language impairments
See the full eligibility criteria
- typically developing children with normal vision:
- Age 5-12 years
- linear distant visual acuity of 0.1 logMAR or better
- Verbal IQ above 70
- Absence of developmental disorders or psychiatric problems like ASS or AD(H)D for children with ocular visual impairment:
- Age 5-12 years
- Children with linear distance visual acuity better \ 0.1 logMAR
- Intact central visual field (at least \> 30 degrees)
- Children with a verbal IQ above 70
- Absence of developmental disorders or psychiatric problems like ASS or AD(H)D for children with cerebral visual impairment:
- Age 5-12 years
- Linear distance visual acuity \<=0.3 logMAR
- Having the diagnosis CVI (verified by ophthalmologists)
- Children with a verbal IQ above 70
- Absence of psychiatric problems like ASS or AD(H)D Additional inclusion criterion for study 2 (evaluating training how well it works): children with (cerebral) visual impairment should have an indication for viewing...
- Children with VI: linear near visual acuity \>1.0 logMAR
- Children with visual field defect \< 30 degrees
- Children with a verbal IQ below 70
- Children who attended a form of vision training in the past two years
- Children with psychiatric problems like ASS or AD(H)D
- Auditory impairment or language impairments
- Major life events during training
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Nijmegen, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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, 5 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Nijmegen, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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