Training for better scanning in drivers with visual field loss
Reminder-cue Scanning Training for People With Homonymous Visual Field Loss
This study tests a new training method to help drivers with visual field loss improve their scanning skills while driving using a simulator.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06136169 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a new method called 'reminder-cue scanning training' aimed at helping individuals with homonymous visual field loss improve their scanning abilities while driving. Participants with conditions such as hemianopia or quadrantanopia will undergo training sessions in a driving simulator over a two-week period. The effectiveness of this training will be assessed through evaluations conducted before and after the training sessions to measure improvements in scanning behavior and response to hazards.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with homonymous hemianopia or quadrantanopia who have been diagnosed for at least three months and have prior driving experience.
Not a fit: Patients with physical or general health issues that impair their ability to operate a driving simulator or participate in training may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could enhance driving safety for individuals with visual field loss by improving their ability to detect hazards.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies focusing on visual training for driving safety have shown promise, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Homonymous hemianopia or homonymous quadrantanopia for at least 3 months * Binocular visual acuity of at least 20/40 * Prior or current driving experience * Able to attend multiple study visits * Able to communicate in English sufficiently to understand the study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Physical or general health problems that could impair the ability to operate the controls of the driving simulator or participate in the training
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Schepens Eye Research Institute of Mass Eye and Ear — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alex Bowers, PhD — Schepens Eye Research Institute of Mass Eye and Ear
- Study coordinator: Alex Bowers, PhD
- Email: alex_bowers@meei.harvard.edu
- Phone: 617 912 2512
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.