CompletedNot Applicable

Does Using a Low Vision Aid Device Improve Quality of Life in Glaucoma Patients?

United States27 participantsStarted 2014-05

Plain-language summary

To determine the impact of OrCam over 1 month on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in subjects with advanced glaucoma using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire 25 (NEI-VFQ-25). To identify tasks for which subjects are using the OrCam device and patient satisfaction.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Glaucoma any type, characterized by glaucomatous optic neuropathy and corresponding visual field (VF) defect * Visual acuity of 20/400 to hand motion (HM) in better eye or visual field less than 10 degrees in better eye and having difficulty reading. * Age 18 years or older * Able to understand and speak English * Able to use an electronic recording device * Able to operate a computerized system Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological or musculoskeletal problems that would influence performance on activities of daily living * Incisional eye surgery within past three months * Laser therapy within previous month * Any cause for visual impairment other than glaucoma * Photophobia * Any medical condition precluding subject from providing reliable, valid data

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Impact of OrCam on Vision-related Quality of Life

Timeframe: 1 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02526680

SponsorWills Eye

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-07

Results submitted2017-12-21

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.