Cognitive behavioral therapy plus mindfulness program to help people adjust to vision loss
Developing Evidence-Based Cognitive Approaches to Improve Adjustment to Vision Loss
This project will try an 8-week group program combining cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness for adults adjusting to vision loss.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Chicago Lighthouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT07073521 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Researchers will build a curriculum by reviewing the literature, gathering input from focus groups of people with vision loss, and consulting an expert panel to tailor CBT and mindfulness content. Up to 30–40 participants will be invited to one or two focus group sessions to give feedback on draft materials. An initial pilot will enroll about 15–20 adults to attend eight weekly group sessions delivered in-person or virtually using the finalized curriculum. Participants will complete brief surveys and standardized measures before and after the program to capture vision status, demographics, mood, and adjustment to vision loss.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older who are experiencing mild to severe vision loss and are willing to attend focus groups and participate in an 8-week group program are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with congenital blindness, severe cognitive impairment, those unable or unwilling to participate in group sessions, or those in concurrent interventions likely would not benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve coping, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and speed emotional adjustment to vision loss.
How similar studies have performed: Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness have shown benefits for depression and anxiety in other chronic conditions, but tailored programs specifically for adjustment to vision loss are limited, so this pilot is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults who are at least 18 years old * Experiencing varying degrees of vision loss (e.g. mild, moderate, severe) * Willingness to participate in the focus group or pilot testing and provide feedback Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with severe cognitive impairment affecting participation * Congenital blindness * Recent or current participation in another clinical trial study or medical intervention that may interfere with study results * Documented or self-reported health condition that may interfere with the outcomes of this study. * Deemed unfit to participate in the study by the site investigator * Unwilling and/or unable to participate or provide consent
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- The Chicago Lighthouse — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chief Research Officer — The Chicago Lighthouse
- Study coordinator: Senior Research Associate
- Email: Research@chicagolighthouse.org
- Phone: (312) 447-3254
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.