Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 12 to 99

Multi-sensory rehabilitation program for people with ultra low vision

Official title: Development of a Multi-sensory Rehabilitation Program for People With Ultra Low Vision

Run by State University of New York College of Optometry · NCT05028712 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a new rehabilitation program that uses different senses to help people with very low vision improve their everyday functioning and quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment36 (estimated)
SponsorState University of New York College of Optometry
Academic / other
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 8, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 2026
Study endsJuly 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 11, 2025
Trial IDNCT05028712 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with ultra low vision, defined as having a visual acuity of 20/1600 or worse.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are under 12 years of age, dependent on a sighted guide, or have cognitive impairments 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 research aims to fill a significant gap in vision rehabilitation for individuals with profound visual impairment by evaluating a multi-sensory approach. The study will focus on developing a rehabilitation program that incorporates visual information training and multimodal training to enhance functional vision. By addressing the rehabilitation needs of patients with ultra low vision, the study seeks to improve their quality of life and maximize the efficacy of existing treatments for end-stage eye diseases.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life for patients with ultra low vision by improving their functional vision.

How similar studies have gone: While there are growing numbers of clinical trials focusing on end-stage eye diseases, this multi-sensory approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in this specific context.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* People with ultra low vision (visual acuity ≤20/1600)

Exclusion Criteria:

* \<12 years of age
* dependent on sighted guide
* cognitive impairment

Where it's running

  • SUNY College of Optometry
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Arathy Kartha, PhD — State University of New York College of Optometry
  • Study coordinator: Arathy Kartha, PhD
  • Email: akartha@sunyopt.edu
  • Phone: 4243981727

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.