Status:
COMPLETED
Assessment of an Augmented Reality Low Visual Aid in Children and Young People With Visual Impairment
Lead Sponsor:
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Conditions:
Vision Disability
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-16 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Approximately 24,500 children and young people (CYP) in England have a visual impairment (VI). VI refers to a loss of vision that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Low vision aids (...
Detailed Description
This study aims to assess the impact of a head-mounted augmented reality low vision aid (SightPlus) on vision and quality of life in CYP aged 8-16 years with moderate or severe VI. There are 24,500 c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 8-16 years
- Corrected visual acuity equal to lower than 6/18 and equal to or better than 3/60 with both eyes open
- Central vision loss or vision loss affecting the whole visual field
- Currently cared for by the Eye Department at Sheffield Children's Hospital
- Patient and parents/guardians fluent in verbal and written English
- No physical or cognitive difficulties which indicate the child or young person would struggle to use device or complete the study activities
Exclusion
- Aged \<8 years or \>17 years
- Corrected visual acuity not lower than 6/18 or equal to or better than 3/60 with both eyes open
- History of neurological conditions, such as epilepsy or seizures
- Children with a pacemaker or other implanted medical device
- Not currently cared for by the Eye Department at Sheffield Children's Hospital
- Patients or parents/guardian non-fluent in verbal and written English
- Physical or cognitive difficulties which indicate the child or young person would struggle to use device or complete the study activities
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 5 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 3 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
18 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05201482
Start Date
October 5 2021
End Date
May 3 2022
Last Update
September 8 2022
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Clinical Research Facility
Sheffield, Sheffield (South Yorkshire District), United Kingdom, S10 2TH