Improving medication management for patients with vision loss
Official title: The Role of Occupational Therapy for Improving Medication Management for Persons With AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and Glaucoma
Run by MCPHS University · NCT06593405 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if personalized help from occupational therapy can improve medication management for people with vision loss from conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Glaucoma.
Quick facts
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 50 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | MCPHS University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Worcester, Massachusetts) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 22, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 5, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 5, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06593405 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, or Glaucoma who are willing to participate in occupational therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other age-related eye diseases not specified in the inclusion criteria may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in enhancing medication management skills for individuals with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), and Glaucoma. Participants will receive personalized education on strategies such as additional task lighting, enhanced contrast, enlarged print instructions, and the use of smart apps to improve their ability to manage medications. The study will utilize assessment tools to identify individual needs and measure the impact of the interventions over a four-week follow-up period. The goal is to reduce errors in medication management and improve the functional use of remaining vision.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the ability of patients with vision loss to manage their medications effectively.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative in its specific focus on medication management for low vision patients, similar occupational therapy interventions have shown promise in improving daily living skills in other contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clients with AMD, DR or Glaucoma * Clients who choose to participate will allow their deidentified data to be evaluated for outcomes. Exclusion Criteria: * Clients with other age related eye diseases other than AMD, DR or Glaucoma. * Clients who do not wish to participate in this study.
Where it's running
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MCPHS 10 Lincoln Square
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michelle Dowling, OTD — MCPHS University
- Study coordinator: Michelle Dowling, OTD
- Email: michelle.dowling@mcphs.edu
- Phone: 508-373-5851
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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.