NCT05888441 Obstacle Negotiation in Older People With and Without Vision Impairment
| NCT ID | NCT05888441 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Indiana University |
| Condition | Low Vision |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-04-14 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2023-04-14 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-31.
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Brief Summary
Falls are common among people with vision impairment and can lead to devastating health consequences. Understanding the functions of vision and how the visual characteristics of obstacles in the walking path impact the gait of people with vision impairment is necessary to create strategies to prevent falls in this population. The purpose of this study is to determine how adults with vision impairment change their gait behavior when stepping over obstacles that vary in height and contrast to the ground. We will then determine the mechanisms of gaze behavior that correlate to the gait behavior.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or over * Able to walk independently * Either have normal vision, or impaired vision. * Impaired vision is defined as binocular visual acuity of 20/25 or worse with or without a central scotoma; and/or binocular visual field that is restricted to an average of 100 degrees in diameter or less * Control subjects will have visual acuity of 20/40 or better. Exclusion Criteria: * Not cleared by a medical provider for moderate physical activity * Self-report or have a history of: vestibular disorder or deafness * Medical history of any condition that affects the ability to walk for up to 2 hours with breaks, such as feeling dizzy or faint, chest pain, palpitations, pain or numbness in the legs, shortness of breath, * Cognitive limitations either by self-report or a score on the Mini Mental State Exam below 24 (out of 30) * Walking or gait abnormalities, such as those caused from an injury, surgery, severe arthritis, or neurological condition such as Parkinson's disease * Unable to walk without any walking aids such as a walker, cane, guide dog, or oxygen tank. * Does not speak English
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05888441 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Low Vision. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05888441 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05888441 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at knapier@iu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05888441 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Bloomington, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05888441 clinical trial?
NCT05888441 is sponsored by Indiana University. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.