Development of a Multi-sensory Rehabilitation Program for People With Ultra Low Vision
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Low Vision Blindness
- Sponsor
- State University of New York College of Optometry
- Enrollment
- 36
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in visual ability
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 4 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This research is aimed to address one of the big gaps in the current vision rehabilitation protocols for people with profound visual impairment by evaluating a multisensory approach. There are a growing number of clinical trials that recruit people with end-stage eye diseases and the rehabilitation plan following various treatments is not clear. It is important to address this in order to maximize the efficacy of such treatments and to improve the quality of life in people with profound visual impairment.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •People with ultra low vision (visual acuity ≤20/1600)
Exclusion Criteria
- •\<12 years of age
- •dependent on sighted guide
- •cognitive impairment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in visual ability
Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
Change in visual ability as measured by the Ultra Low Vision Visual Function Questionnaire. The scale measures both visual ability (Person Measure) and difficulty (Item Measure) in people with ultra low vision. 150 items on a likert scale ranging from 1 impossible, to 4 not difficult. Using a Rasch-Andrich rating model, Person Measures range from -6 to +2.8 logits, Item Measures range from -3.3 to +3.0 logits. Higher scores indicating better outcome.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in hearing ability(Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months)
- Change in hand-eye coordination(Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months)