Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 3 to 21

Providing access to visual aids for children with vision impairment

Official title: Providing Access to the Visual Environment

Run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NCT00341744 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a program that gives children with vision impairments in Tennessee access to special glasses and training to help them see and learn better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages3 Years to 21 Years
SexAll
Enrollment795 (estimated)
SponsorVanderbilt University Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nashville, Tennessee)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 2001
Main results expectedDecember 2028
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedJuly 31, 2026
Trial IDNCT00341744 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children aged 3 to 21 years with a best-corrected vision of 20/50 or worse who are enrolled in a school in Tennessee.

Probably not a fit

Children who do not have the potential to become readers or use their vision for reading may not benefit from this program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This program offers comprehensive low vision rehabilitation services to children aged 3-21 in Tennessee who have vision impairments. Each year, 90 new students are enrolled based on referrals from schools and eye care professionals. Participants receive evaluations from low vision optometrists and are prescribed optical devices tailored to their individual needs. Trained teachers of the visually impaired provide in-home or school-based training to help students effectively use these devices.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the visual functioning and quality of life for children with vision impairments.

How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in improving visual functioning in children with vision impairments, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Children age 3 to 21 years of age Enrollment in a school in Tennessee (private or public)

\- Children that are eligible for services due to visual impairment Low vision

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children who do not have the potential to become readers or use their vision for reading

Where it's running

  • Saige Wilkins
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting

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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.