Cognitive behavioral therapy plus mindfulness program to help people adjust to vision loss
Official title: Developing Evidence-Based Cognitive Approaches to Improve Adjustment to Vision Loss
Run by The Chicago Lighthouse · NCT07073521 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will try an 8-week group program combining cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness for adults adjusting to vision loss.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The Chicago Lighthouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 14, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | July 13, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 30, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07073521 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.