Improving physical activity for adults with vision impairments
Official title: Addressing Physical Activity Among Adults with Vision Impairment
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10889838 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping adults with vision impairments or blindness get more active by creating a special exercise program just for them, making it easier and more enjoyable to stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $408,368 |
| NIH project number | 1R21EY035476-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10889838 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have vision impairments or blindness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have vision impairments or those who are unable to participate in physical activity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing physical activity among adults who have vision impairments or blindness. It aims to adapt an existing physical activity intervention to better suit the unique challenges faced by this population. The study will assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this tailored program in increasing physical activity levels and improving health outcomes. Participants will be involved in a program designed to address their specific needs and barriers to exercise.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical health and well-being for adults with vision impairments by promoting increased physical activity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in adapting health promotion programs for individuals with disabilities, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dreer, Laura E — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Dreer, Laura E
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.