The purpose of this study is an evaluation of a tactile labeling strategy developed in the Ophthalmology Clinical Research Center at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in collaboration with the UTMB Maker Space to improve low vision patients capability to identify their topical ophthalmic drop treatments and the frequency with which they should be administered. The labeling strategy includes protrusions as frequency markers and shapes to differentiate between treatments of similar frequency prescription.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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IInclusion Criteria:
Phase I:
* Candidates will be healthy adults between 18 and 100 years of age
* Candidates will complete the consent briefing and consent documents prior to participating in any study activities.
* Phase II:Inclusion Criteria:
* Candidates will be between 50 and 100 years of age.
* Candidates will have a BCVA equal to or less than 20/70 or have central vision field less than 20 degrees.
* Candidates will complete the consent briefing and consent documents prior to participating in any study activities.
Exclusion Criteria:
Phase I:
* Candidates who do not complete the consent briefing and indicate consent through completion of consent documents with or without a witness (as indicated by their ability to read the documents for themselves out loud with whatever optical assistance necessary (large print, magnification, optical correction, etc.), prior to any study activity, will not be included in this study.
* History of prior non-compliance or the presence or history of psychiatric condition (including drug or alcohol addiction) that would, in the opinion of the investigator, make it difficult for the subject to comply with the study procedures or follow the investigators instructions.
Phase II;
* Candidates under 50 years or older than 100 years of age will be excluded.
* Candidates with a BCVA better than 20/70 or have central vision field greater than 20 degrees, will be excluded.
* Candidates with comorbidities that in the opinion of the investiga…
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
1
Correct Drug Identity by Shape
Timeframe: 2 minutes
2
Correct Drug Identity by Color
Timeframe: 2 minutes
3
Correct Dose Frequency by Tactile Protrusions
Timeframe: 2 minutes
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04483882
SponsorThe University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston