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N/A Completed N=27 Other

Does Using a Low Vision Aid Device Improve Quality of Life in Glaucoma Patients?

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02526680 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
27
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Impact of OrCam on Vision-related Quality of Life — 20 Participants

Summary

To determine the impact of OrCam over 1 month on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in subjects with advanced glaucoma using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire 25 (NEI-VFQ-25). To identify tasks for which subjects are using the OrCam device and patient satisfaction.

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Impact of OrCam on Vision-related Quality of Life
20
SECONDARY
Impact of OrCam on Reading Newspapers
15
SECONDARY
Impact of OrCam on Grocery Shopping
5
SECONDARY
Recommending OrCam to Others
23

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Glaucoma any type, characterized by glaucomatous optic neuropathy and corresponding visual field (VF) defect
  • Visual acuity of 20/400 to hand motion (HM) in better eye or visual field less than 10 degrees in better eye and having difficulty reading.
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Able to understand and speak English
  • Able to use an electronic recording device
  • Able to operate a computerized system

Exclusion Criteria

  • Neurological or musculoskeletal problems that would influence performance on activities of daily living
  • Incisional eye surgery within past three months
  • Laser therapy within previous month
  • Any cause for visual impairment other than glaucoma
  • Photophobia
  • Any medical condition precluding subject from providing reliable, valid data
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02526680). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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